Software Engineer 2

Garmin International, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin in Cary, NC is seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 to explore new product concepts, prove claims, and deliver high-quality software for Garmin Labs.

You will design and implement features in C, C++, and assembly, use configuration management systems and debuggers, and may provide technical leadership on derivative projects while mentoring newer engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE/SE or related field and 1 year of relevant experience.
• C, C++ and assembly language programming proficiency.
• Familiarity with configuration management, debuggers, emulators or logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes solutions for new functionalities in a software project.
• Lead software initiatives for derivative projects and provide peer code reviews.
• Investigates new concepts and technologies and validates them in Garmin Labs.
• Mentor less experienced software engineers and contribute to problem solving.
• Estimate effort, evaluate options, and contribute to design decisions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

assembly language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Configuration management systems

Build processes

Debuggers / emulators / simulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 in our Cary, NC office. In this role you will be responsible for investigating new product concepts and technologies, proving extraordinary claims for cutting edge products, and producing high quality software for products in development as part of Garmin Labs.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using low-level C, C++, assembly language, or other selected languages
• Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
• Contributes to technical research on new technologies
• Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

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 1 year 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, assembly language, or other selected languages
• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications

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

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