Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables for its U.S. headquarters in the Kansas City area. You will develop software for Garmin fitness products, create designs for new functionalities, and work within a collaborative team to deliver innovative wearables software.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, use of engineering tools, debugging, and potential technical leadership for derivative projects. Strong problem solving and a proactive mentoring mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in C and C++ with ability to develop moderately complex software.
• Experience with software engineering tools including CM systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators/simulators.

Responsibilities

• Designs for small sets of new functionalities in Garmin products.
• Collaborates in peer code reviews and contributes to problem solving.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and participates in root-cause analysis.

Job description

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