Sr Embedded Software Engineer - Marine Wearables & Handhelds

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior C / C++ Embedded Software Engineer in our Cary, NC location on our Marine embedded software development team.

Seeking someone who is passionate about embedded development for wearable and handheld products. These products combine the best of Garmin's outdoor wearable offerings with marine apps and connectivity.

You will be involved in developing new products and features for marine wearable and handheld products and corresponding connected features in marine chartplotters.

Essential Functions Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out embedded software development in C and C++ Involved in displaying marine charts on the wearable products and will work with some wireless networking technologies, including ANT, Bluetooth / BLE and Wi Fi, which connect these wearables to other onboard marine products Works with, and modifies, ConnectIQ apps running on these portable products 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 or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Mastered proficiency in writing software in C and C++ on an embedded platform Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability / performance of existing functionality Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions 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 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 Linux development experience RTOS experience Passion for boating or other on-the-water activities Experience wtih GIT, Gerrit and JIRA Familiarity with various networking protocols and standards, including TCP / IP, Wi Fi, Controller Area Network (CAN) / NMEA, Bluetooth / BLE and ANT 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 BenefitsEssential Functions Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out embedded software development in C and C++ Involved in displaying marine charts on the wearable products and will work with some wireless networking technologies, including ANT, Bluetooth / BLE and Wi Fi, which connect these wearables to other onboard marine products Works with, and modifies, ConnectIQ apps running on these portable products 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 techniquesBasic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Mastered proficiency in writing software in C and C++ on an embedded platform Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability / performance of existing functionality Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions 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 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 Linux development experience RTOS experience Passion for boating or other on-the-water activities Experience wtih GIT, Gerrit and JIRA Familiarity with various networking protocols and standards, including TCP / IP, Wi Fi, Controller Area Network (CAN) / NMEA, Bluetooth / BLE and ANT 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 Benefits