Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Fitness Wearables. You will develop moderately complex software and design new functionalities for Garmin products and applications.

Responsibilities include designing small feature sets in C/C++, using configuration management systems, leading as needed, reviewing code, solving problems, performing root cause analysis, researching new technologies, estimating effort, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 1+ year experience or equivalent.
• GPA 3.0+ as a general rule.
• Proficient in C/C++ and related tools.
• Familiar with software engineering tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement small sets of new functionalities in Garmin products.
• Use configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in development.
• May lead as a software engineer on derivative projects.
• Participate in peer code reviews with comments and suggestions.
• Provide reliable solutions through sound problem solving techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis and outline corrective actions.
• Contribute to technical research on new technologies.
• Estimate effort, evaluate options, and give feedback on design aspects.

Skills

C

C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Configuration management systems

Build processes

Debuggers

Emulators

Simulators

Logic analyzers

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