Software Engineering Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a part-time Software Engineering Intern to learn and contribute to Garmin's navigation and communication software under supervision. You will gain experience across coding, testing, releases, QA, and maintenance while collaborating with a product-focused team.

The role emphasizes strong academics, foundational programming in C, C++, and related languages, and effective communication within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience or training in C, C++, C#, or Java relevant to Garmin.
• Experience or training in data structures or OO design.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

C#

Java

Education

Pursuing CS/EE/CE degree

GPA 3.0+

Pursuing Master’s in Geomatics or Aerospace or Software Eng

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a part-time Software Engineering Intern at our office in Manhattan, Kansas. 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