Software Engineer Intern - Automotive OEM

Garmin; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin, Novi, MI, seeks a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will learn to develop software for Garmin's navigation products under supervision, in a team environment. The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience across coding, testing, and QA activities while contributing to ongoing projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/EE/CE degrees with strong academics, strong communication, and familiarity with languages like C, C++, C#, or Java, and object-oriented design concepts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Strong academic record (GPA 3.0+ as a general rule).
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience or training in C, C++, C#, or Java relevant to Garmin’s needs.
• Experience with data structures and object-oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop software for Garmin's navigation and communication products with guidance.
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.
• Learn software release processes and software quality assurance activities.
• Assist in maintenance of existing production software and new design work.
• Integrate with development teams and provide feedback on products in development.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Data structures

OOP design

Git

Education

Pursuing CS/EE/CE degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at Garmin's Novi, MI 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