Software Engineer Intern

Talentify; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is looking for a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our Chandler, AZ office. The role emphasizes learning and hands-on software development for Garmin's navigation and communication products within a team environment, under guidance.

Interns work across Embedded, DevOps, Mobile and Web teams, gaining exposure to real-world projects, testing, and software releases while collaborating with engineers and mentors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is favored.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or coursework in a high-level language (C, C++, C#, Java) relevant to Garmin’s products.
• Knowledge of data structures or OO design is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing software for Garmin’s communication and navigation products.
• Learn to test software with debuggers, emulators, and simulators.
• Support software releases and quality assurance activities.
• Assist in maintenance of existing production software and new designs.
• Collaborate with teams and provide feedback on products in development.

Skills

C

C++

Java

C#

Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at Garmin's Chandler, AZ office. 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. Interns will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects within one of Garmin’s software development teams, including Embedded Software, DevOps, Mobile and Web.

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

• Pursuing a master's degree in Geomatics, Aerospace or Software engineering
• 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

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

• Pursuing a master's degree in Geomatics, Aerospace or Software engineering
• 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

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