Senior Java Software Engineer

Garmin; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer in Boulder, CO to provide technical leadership and drive software development for products and applications in the Outdoor and Fitness teams.

You will mentor engineers, help design architectures, and participate in planning with cross-functional teams, delivering reliable, scalable Java solutions while supporting on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• GPA 3.0+ recommended or noted.
• Designing well-architected software systems to support new tech and improve capabilities.
• Strong Java coding with Spring and OO design fundamentals.
• Ability to decompose requirements into actionable tasks and lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development in Java for new products and applications.
• Mentor and guide less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2).
• Contribute to project leadership and planning, including technical input to product development plans.
• Review designs and data structures; participate in schematic/ datasheet reviews.
• Propose process improvements and provide reliable solutions to difficult problems.
• Provide on-call support for Garmin's 24/7 operations on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Java

Spring

Leadership

Software architecture

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Java Software Engineer in Boulder, CO to join our Outdoor and Fitness teams. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Java, 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
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, 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)
• 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
• Mastered proficiency in writing software in Java using Spring and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
• 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

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• A strong interest or passion for fitness, outdoors and Garmin is highly preferred
• The deadline to apply to this role is Friday, August 28, 2026.

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