Senior Software Engineer

Talentify; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chandler, AZ to design and implement graphics-focused software using C and C++. You will work on 2D/3D rendering, GPU shader algorithms, and multi-threaded systems for embedded devices.

Mentoring peers and contributing to product plans are expected, with no remote work option. The role emphasizes leadership in complex graphics projects, collaboration with hardware teams, and delivering high-performance software for new and existing

Qualifications

• Bachelor in CS/EE or related field plus 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience in computer graphics using C/C++.
• Experience in 2D/3D graphics and rendering technologies (OpenGL or Vulkan).
• Experience leading a complex software project and mentoring peers.
• Experience developing and debugging on embedded devices and graphics performance.

Responsibilities

• Develops moderately complex software in C, C++ for new products and applications.
• Designs and reviews architected modules and software systems for new technology.
• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks.
• Researches problems and implements algorithm solutions; balances quality and complexity.
• Mentors less experienced engineers ~5–10% of time; operates as an individual contributor.
• Notes: remote work is not available.

Skills

C/C++ programming

OpenGL/Vulkan

GPU shaders

Multi-threading

Mentoring

Embedded devices

2D/3D graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Overview

Garmin International Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer (Chandler, AZ; Multiple Positions):

Essential Functions

• Develops moderately complex software in C, C++ or other selected languages for new products and/or applications
• 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
• Balances quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
• May partner with electrical engineering or process manufacturer to turn on new processors
• May work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project
• Evaluates new technologies as they apply to existing functions
• Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
• Provides limited technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (approximately 5-10% of the time) without formal supervisory responsibilities
• This is an individual contributor role
• Remote work is not available

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer or Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive full-time software engineering work experience in computer graphics using C or C++.
• Must show demonstrated experience in the following:
  • Experience in 2D/3D (OpenGL or Vulkan) graphics and rendering technologies
  • Experience in writing efficient GPU shader algorithms.
  • Knowledge of GPU architectures and Graphics pipeline
  • Serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Offering peer technical assessments and mentoring in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Designing and programming in a multi-threading environment
  • Industry experience working in a team setting developing software for product deliverables going to market
  • Industry experience developing and debugging on embedded devices.
  • Industry experience debugging and resolving computer graphics performance and graphical bugs.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, will accept a Master’s degree in same plus 3 years of relevant work experience

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

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