Senior Software Engineer - Embedded C

Garmin; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer - Embedded C to provide technical leadership and project planning for avionics software as an individual contributor.

You will participate in architecture, design reviews, and advanced algorithm development while mentoring junior teammates. The role emphasizes strong C and Python skills, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering robust embedded systems in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in CS/EE/SE/related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in C and Python; strong data structures and OO design
• Experience designing well-architected software systems that support new tech or improve performance
• Ability to lead as an individual contributor on complex software projects
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project planning for embedded software in avionics products
• Serve as lead software engineer for complex designs and reviews
• Decompose requirements into actionable tasks and drive schedules
• Conduct research and implement algorithms to solve fundamental problems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/EE/SE/Physics or related field

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

C

Python

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer - Embedded C, for Garmin's Chandler, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems for our avionics products as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, Python or other selected languages 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace 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 software in C, Python and relevant experience and/or training 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

• A pilot's license or passion for aviation
• Lead level background mentoring less experienced software engineers and taking ownership of projects
• Experience working directly with customers to problem solve and create viable solutions

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