Senior Embedded Software Engineer - 13410

at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Overview

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We are seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location on our Marine embedded software development team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C and C++
• 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
• Works effectively across multiple software layers, including UI, application logic, data persistence, network communications, and Linux setup
• 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
• Builds relationships with product managers, quality teams and engineers across Garmin

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability / performance of existing functionality
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, and relevant experience and / or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
• 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
• Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Passion for technology and innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

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