Software Engineer 2 (Marine)

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is hiring a Software Engineer 2 in the United States, at the U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

The role develops moderately complex software in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, and assembly, and participates in design, reviews, and maintenance of Garmin products. The candidate will mentor junior engineers, work with debugging tools and emulators, and participate in 24/7 on-call support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0)
• Demonstrated proficiency developing moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java or assembly
• Proficient use of software engineering tools (config mgmt, builds, debuggers, emulators, simulators, logic analyzers)

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
• Utilizes software engineering tools in the development process
• May act as technical leader for derivative software projects
• Participates in peer code reviews and provides feedback
• Provides reliable solutions using sound problem-solving techniques
• Performs root cause analysis and outlines corrective actions
• Contributes to research on new technologies
• Estimates level of effort and suggests process improvements
• Mentors less experienced engineers
• Supports on-call duties for Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Skills

C/C++/C#

Java

Assembly language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Configuration management systems

Build processes

Debuggers

Emulators

Simulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, C#, Java, 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)


• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

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++, C#, Java, 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