Garmin

Senior Software Engineer - Android

Garmin • $120K — $145K *
Louisville, CO 80027In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Proficient in architecting software systems that support new technology or enhance existing functionalities
  • Experienced in researching problems and implementing algorithmic solutions
  • Proven ability to lead complex software development projects
  • Skilled in breaking down functional requirements into actionable tasks
  • Proficient in languages such as C, C++, C#, or Java with training in data structures or object-oriented design

Responsibilities

  • Lead individual software development efforts for new Garmin products using Java or Kotlin
  • Serve as Lead Software Engineer, overseeing complex projects and reviewing software architecture
  • Decompose functional requirements into detailed tasks for development
  • Research problems and provide algorithmic solutions
  • Conduct peer technical assessments in software design and technology
  • Review component datasheets and schematics with design engineering
  • Guide less experienced Software Engineers and contribute to their mentorship

Benefits

  • Eligible for Garmin's comprehensive benefits program including health, wellness, and retirement plans
  • Opportunity for professional development and technical research
  • Engaging work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Participation in exciting projects involving advanced technology and product development
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer - Android at Garmin's location in the Greater Denver area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Java or Kotlin or other selected languages for new products and/or 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, 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, C++, C# or Java 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
  • Experience in working with reactive frameworks, like RxJava or Kotlin Flow
  • Experience with dependency injection frameworks like Dagger, Koin, or Hilt
  • Experience communicating with RESTful APIs using Retrofit or Ktor
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose
  • Experience with device integrations
  • Experience with mobile capabilities such as widgets, push notifications, GPS, etc.
  • Experience with iOS development a plus
  • Experience with React Native / Javascript / Typescript a plus


The deadline to apply to this role is Friday, August 14, 2026.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

About Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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