Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is looking for a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in Salem, OR. This role includes providing technical leadership and project planning for Garmin's embedded software development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with at least 5 years of experience in embedded software development. The position emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. This role also offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute substantially to project goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Master proficiency in writing software in C and design methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development as an individual contributor.
• Provide technical leadership and project planning.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Software design methodology

Problem-solving techniques

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer in our Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for embedded software development for Garmin Avionics products as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Embedded C language or other selected languages for new products and/or applications


• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality


• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks


• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate


• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs


• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review


• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents


• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking


• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)


• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies


• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate


• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)


• Mastered proficiency in writing software in C language and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology


• Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality


• Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions


• Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project


• Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output


• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced level experience with mid-high level embedded C software development and algorithm development is highly desired


• Candidates with a passion for aviation and/or pilot experience are ideal

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits