Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java

Garmin; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin’s benefit program

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Software Engineer for its Aviation Core Java team based in Chandler, Arizona. This full-time role involves developing software functionalities for Garmin products and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience with Java programming.

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including collaborating in code reviews and taking an active lead on projects. Garmin offers various employee benefits to enhance your work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in software development.
• Proficiency in developing moderately complex software.

Responsibilities

• Develop software functionalities using Java.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide feedback.
• Estimate effort and provide reliable solutions to problems.

Skills

Java programming

Software engineering tools

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Configuration management systems

Debuggers

Build processes

Job description

Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java is a full-time position at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's location in the Phoenix, AZ metro. 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 Java 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 Java 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.
• Back‑end object‑oriented development experience: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful-ish APIs, microservices architecture, cloud environment.

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