Senior Software Engineer - Audio

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a Sr C/C++/Python Software Engineer - Audio Processing to join our Core Platform Technology team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Cary, NC.

You will develop embedded software and audio algorithms for consumer devices across product segments. The role requires deep experience in C/C++, Python, and real-time audio processing, with leadership capabilities and a track record of designing robust software systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination
• Strong embedded software skills in C/C++ and Python
• Demonstrated ability to design well-architected software systems
• Experience leading complex software projects and mentoring engineers
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development for audio processing on consumer devices
• Write and optimize C/C++, C++, and Python code for real-time audio applications
• Architect and review software modules and designs for new technologies
• Collaborate with product teams to plan future integrations and features
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project planning and process improvements

Skills

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Software design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE/SE/Math/Physics

5+ years experience or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Sr C/C++/Python Software Engineer -Audio Processing on our Core Platform Technology team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area OR at our location in Cary, NC. In this role, you will help Garmin shape the way our customers hear our consumer devices across all product segments.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out embedded software development in C, C++and Python
• Writes audio algorithms and target embedded devices (such as wearables, bike computers, and handhelds)
• 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
• Engages with product teams to design future integrations and features
• 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 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 embedded software in C, C++ and Python and relevant experience 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

• Experience with real-time audio processing systems
• Experience evaluating and recommending audio solutions for embedded platforms
• Familiarity with noise reduction, echo cancellation, mixing, compression, or other audio algorithms
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques related to audio processing

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