Senior Software Engineer Embedded UI

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full‑time Senior Software Engineer for its Marine segment at the U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will be responsible for high‑level embedded software development for marine chartplotter products as an individual contributor, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to architectural decisions. You should have a strong background in C/C++ (and exposure to C# or Java), plus a track record of designing robust software systems and solving complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant embedded software experience or equivalent.
• GPA typically 3.0 or higher.
• Experience designing well-architected software systems and modules for new tech or improved performance.
• Experience researching problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.
• Ability to serve as a lead software engineer for complex projects.
• Capability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ (and potentially C#/Java) for marine chartplotter products.
• Lead or contribute to complex software designs and reviews of architected modules.
• Decompose requirements into tasks and plan accordingly with feasibility in mind.
• Investigate fundamental problems and implement suitable algorithmic solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and provide technical assessments.
• Support design reviews, data sheet reviews, and contributions to product development plans.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Software Engineer for our Marine segment at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for high‑level embedded software development for Marine chartplotter products as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C and/or C++ 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)
• 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 C, C++, C# or Java 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)
• Familiarity with design, development and testing of high‑level application code, including user interface
• Experience with git, JIRA and Microsoft Azure ADO
• Passion for boating or other on‑the‑water activities

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