Senior Software Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International, Inc. in Olathe, KS seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize graphics software for embedded devices. You will work in C/C++, contribute to 2D/3D rendering, and help shape product direction.

The role requires strong experience with OpenGL or Vulkan, GPU shaders, multi-threading, and mentoring junior engineers. Remote work is not available; travel may be limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical field with 5+ years of software engineering experience in graphics.
• Strong experience in 2D/3D graphics using OpenGL or Vulkan.
• Experience writing efficient GPU shader algorithms and understanding GPU architectures.
• Experience leading complex software projects and mentoring peers.
• Experience multi-threading and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Develops software in C/C++ for new products and applications.
• Designs and reviews architected modules and software systems for performance.
• Decomposes requirements into well-defined tasks and delivers high-quality software.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and guides technical direction.
• Collaborates with hardware and vendor teams to integrate components.

Skills

C

C++

OpenGL

Vulkan

Multi-threading

GPU shaders

Mentoring

Lead software engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Overview

Garmin Int'l Inc seeks Senior Software Engineer (Olathe, KS; 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