Senior Software Engineer (Marine)

Garmin Ltd.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Senior Software Engineer - Marine Electronics to provide technical leadership and project planning for software development in C/C++ as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes lead software design, peer reviews, and solving complex problems while mentoring junior engineers. A bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 5+ years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher as a general guideline.
• Proven ability to design well-architected software systems to support new technology or improve performance.
• Experience researching fundamental problems and implementing algorithmic solutions.
• Ability to serve as lead software engineer for complex projects.
• Decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks balancing quality, quantity and complexity.
• Ability to provide peer technical assessments in areas of expertise and new technologies.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive, detail-oriented, organized, team-focused and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project planning for software development in C/C++ as an IC.
• Use configuration management, build processes, and debugging tools in development workflows.
• Lead complex software design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in peer code reviews and offer constructive feedback.
• Deliver reliable solutions through sound problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Estimate effort, evaluate options, and impact on electrical design aspects.
• Research and implement algorithms for fundamental problems and new technologies.
• Contribute to product development plans and project feasibility discussions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software architecture

Code reviews

Mentoring

Lead software engineer

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Project planning

Technical assessments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Software Engineer - Marine Electronics at Garmin's Tulsa, OK location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C or C++
• Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration managment systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• 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
• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reveiws, providing commnts and sugestions
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problemsn using sound problem solving techniques
• Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrctive action for given problems
• Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects
• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• 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

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++
• 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

• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Experience with high level UI
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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