Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables

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

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will develop moderately complex software and create designs for new functionalities for Garmin products and applications using C or C++.

The role involves collaborating with teams, conducting peer code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers while using debugging tools, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop moderately complex software in C/C++.
• Strong familiarity with software engineering tools and debugging environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute designs for small sets of new functionalities.
• Collaborate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Utilize configuration management, build processes, emulators and simulators in development.

Skills

C

C++

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Configuration management

Build processes

Debuggers

Emulators

Simulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables 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++, 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++, 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