Senior Software Engineer - Outdoor/Fitness Wearables UI

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location on our Outdoor / Fitness team. Our Device Experience (DX) software engineering team is looking for a high level software engineer (C++) to rapidly prototype new user interface concepts, build highly polished interface advancements, and add new product capabilities to push the boundaries in Garmin Outdoor and Fitness products.

Essential Functions Use C++ to rapidly develop polished user interface prototypes to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of new design concepts and take winners to full production 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 Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs Participates in project leadership and / or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents Appreciate, have an eye for, and find value in small details, tweaks and polish that take a user experience from good to great Own the development of new features, working with product managers, user experience designers, and engineering peers to explore uncharted territory Help software engineering make a bigger overall impact by creating and supporting technologies that increase efficiency Provide dedicated focus to global, long-term initiatives and push product capabilities forward Solve big problems that span across segments and promote consistent usage and awareness of solutions Use software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems Contribute to technical research on new technologies Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide feedback on some electrical design aspects Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2) 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 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 Mastered proficiency in writing software in 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 Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

5) 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 Use C++ to rapidly develop polished user interface prototypes to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of new design concepts and take winners to full production 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 Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs Participates in project leadership and / or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents Appreciate, have an eye for, and find value in small details, tweaks and polish that take a user experience from good to great Own the development of new features, working with product managers, user experience designers, and engineering peers to explore uncharted territory Help software engineering make a bigger overall impact by creating and supporting technologies that increase efficiency Provide dedicated focus to global, long-term initiatives and push product capabilities forward Solve big problems that span across segments and promote consistent usage and awareness of solutions Use software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems Contribute to technical research on new technologies Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide feedback on some electrical design aspects Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)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 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 Mastered proficiency in writing software in 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 Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

5) 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