Garmin

Senior Software Engineer - Audio

Garmin • $110K — $130K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience
  • Strong proficiency in embedded software development using C, C++, and Python
  • Experience in designing architectural software systems and modules for new technology
  • Expertise in researching problems and implementing algorithmic solutions
  • Proven capability to lead complex software projects and decompose requirements into tasks
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to provide peer assessments
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and a self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of embedded software for audio processing in consumer devices
  • Design and implement audio algorithms for various embedded devices such as wearables and bike computers
  • Engage with product teams to identify and design new feature integrations
  • Conduct technical assessments and review designs to improve software performance
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical challenges
  • Research and suggest improvements for new technologies and processes
  • Contribute to planning and objective feasibility assessments for projects

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Garmin's comprehensive benefits program
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Flexible work location options in Kansas City or Cary, NC
  • Participation in advanced technical research and projects
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Sr C/C++/Python Software Engineer -AudioProcessing on our Core Platform Technology team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area OR at our location in Cary, NC. In this role, you will help Garmin shape the way our customers hear our consumer devices across all product segments.

Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out embedded software development in C, C++and Python
  • Writes audio algorithms and target embedded devices (such as wearables, bike computers, and handhelds)
  • 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
  • Engages with product teams to design future integrations and features
  • 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
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Mastered proficiency in writing embedded software in C, C++ and Python and relevant experience in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
  • 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

  • Experience with real-time audio processing systems
  • Experience evaluating and recommending audio solutions for embedded platforms
  • Familiarity with noise reduction, echo cancellation, mixing, compression, or other audio algorithms
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques related to audio processing


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.
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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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