Sr Software Engineer - Web Development

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is looking for a Sr Software Engineer - Web Development to join its Core Platform Technology team at the U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role involves defining technical direction, designing, building, and launching web applications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python while demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. This position also offers eligibility for Garmin's benefit program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in software development.
• Experience in writing software using TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
• Demonstrated capability in full stack web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development in relevant web application languages.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.
• Participate in project planning and technical input.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Full stack web development

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

React

Django

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Sr Software Engineer - Web Development on the Core Platform Technology team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this position, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in defining the technical direction for the design and implementation of new web applications and plugins. Be prepared to exercise your front‑end and back‑end web development skills as we design, build, and launch these applications.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in relevant web application languages (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Java) or other selected languages for new web applications
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Decomposes functional requirements into well‑defined tasks
• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in writing software in Typescript, Javascript and/or Python
• Demonstrated capability in design and development of full stack web applications including frontend and backend components (e.g., web user interfaces, REST APIs, and database queries)
• Mastered proficiency in writing software in modern web development frameworks such as Node.js, React, Vue, Django, Angular, or Flask
• Demonstrated competence with agile and scrum methodologies
• Demonstrated capability in anticipating and meeting business needs and interacting with business stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi‑tasker, and self‑starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline‑driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• A strong grasp of DevOps and automated software delivery principles such as continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) and test automation frameworks
• A fundamental understanding of performance, scalability, and security concerns related to web applications
• Demonstrated proficiency with software engineering tools, including configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators and simulators
• Familiarity with agentic AI patterns, including tool‑using agents, function calling, and multi‑step reasoning workflows; coupled with a disciplined approach to validating and critically reviewing AI‑generated outputs

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.