Software Engineer Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Brea, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will learn to develop software for Garmin's navigation products in a collaborative environment under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with C, C++, and related languages, participate in testing, QA, and software releases, and contribute to existing production code and new designs within a team. This internship emphasizes learning and mentorship in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in CS / EEE / CE.
• GPA >= 3.0 as general rule.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience or training in C, C++, C# or Java.
• Knowledge of data structures and OO design.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly for Garmin products with guidance.
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers.
• Learn to perform software releases and software QA activities.
• Assist maintenance for production software and new designs.
• Integrate and provide feedback on products in development.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Data structures

OO design

Communication

Education

Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Brea, CA location. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and training to develop software for Garmin's communication and navigation products in a team-oriented environment under supervision.

Essential Functions

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly language, or other selected languages for Garmin communication and navigation products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology with guidance
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
• Learn to perform software releases and software quality assurance activities
• Learn to perform maintenance activities for products already in production in addition to new product software design
• Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a field relevant to perform the essential functions of this job description
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in a high-level language such as C, C++, C# or Java relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin’s business needs

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous experience working in a team 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 Intern Benefits