Software Engineer Intern - Automotive OEM

Garmin Ltd.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer Intern at the Novi, MI location to learn and contribute to software for Garmin's navigation products under supervision. You will work in a team-oriented environment and develop skills in C, C++, and related languages.

The role emphasizes learning software development methodology, testing with debuggers and simulators, and participating in releases and QA activities while assisting with maintenance of existing products and new designs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• GPA 3.0 or higher as a general rule.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must possess training in high‑level languages such as C, C++, C# or Java.
• Experience or training in data structures or OO design.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly language, or other languages with guidance.
• Learn to test software with debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.
• Learn to perform software releases and software quality assurance activities.
• Learn to perform maintenance for products in production and new design work.
• Integrate, use and provide feedback on products in development when possible.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Data structures

Object-oriented design

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing BS in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Pursuing MS in Geomatics / Aerospace / Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer Intern 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

• 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