Senior GNSS/INS Embedded Systems Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on GNSS/INS to join the Core Platform Technology team.

The role develops positioning solutions for embedded, real-time systems and collaborates across Garmin product segments to advance positioning technology. You will design, implement and test algorithms in C/C++, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to product development plans while exploring innovative positioning methods for consumer and enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications with a strong understanding of GNSS measurements and error sources, estimation techniques including least squares & Kalman filtering, blunder/fault detection, multi-constellation and multi-frequency, AGNSS, inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors, sensor fusion and other geomatic related topics.
• Proficient in software development and engineering with C/C++ for embedded, real-time environments
• Strong ability to use scripting languages (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.) or C++ to automate data analysis of large amounts of data to verify positioning algorithms
• Proven ability to explore and research technical algorithmic problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Demonstrate a successful track record in managing exceedingly complex problems and providing success solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
• Experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
• 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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to productization and algorithm development in positioning technologies
• Design, implement, test and document complex software applications using C/C++ for use in embedded systems
• Participate in peer reviews of software designs, algorithm designs and software implementation
• Collaborate with colleagues on software/algorithm design approaches and implementations
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of positioning problems using sound problem solving techniques
• 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
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)
• This job posting will expire on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.

Job description

Garmin Ltd. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on GNSS/INS to join the Core Platform Technology team.

The role develops positioning solutions for embedded, real-time systems and collaborates across Garmin product segments to advance positioning technology. You will design, implement and test algorithms in C/C++, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to product development plans while exploring innovative positioning methods for consumer and enterprise applications.