Senior C++ Maps Platform Engineer

Garmin; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer for Maps Platform at the U.S. headquarters or in Cary, NC.

You’ll work on core systems to optimize map data delivery, storage, and rendering across millions of embedded devices, with a focus on performance, memory efficiency, and scalable architecture. You will mentor engineers, influence product direction, and collaborate across teams to ensure real‑world usability in demanding outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• This role requires designing or working with complex data systems, file formats, or large‑scale datasets.
• Proficiency in C++ (C++14+).
• Strong background in embedded or performance‑critical software development.
• Ability to break down requirements into defined tasks with quality and scope.
• Experience designing scalable, high‑performance software systems.
• Experience leading complex software projects and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of next‑gen spatial data systems and high‑performance runtimes in C++.
• Improve map rendering performance, data efficiency, and installation speed on embedded devices.
• Design modular architectures to enable scalable platform evolution.
• Evaluate new technologies for future mapping and embedded capabilities.
• Provide technical input to product direction, architecture and innovation.
• Mentor less experienced software engineers and guide best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate map platform capabilities across Garmin products.
• Provide technical direction on performance, memory, scalability, and UX tradeoffs.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Performance optimization

Systems‑level software

Lead software engineering

Cross‑functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in CS/EE/CE/SE/AE/Math/Physics

Job description

Garmin is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer for Maps Platform at the U.S. headquarters or in Cary, NC.

You’ll work on core systems to optimize map data delivery, storage, and rendering across millions of embedded devices, with a focus on performance, memory efficiency, and scalable architecture. You will mentor engineers, influence product direction, and collaborate across teams to ensure real‑world usability in demanding outdoor environments.