Garmin

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded C

Garmin • $100K — $130K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Proficient in C and Python for software development
  • Competent in designing software systems and modules
  • Ability to lead complex software projects
  • Strong problem-solving and algorithm research skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software and graphics features for avionics products
  • Lead software project designs and reviews
  • Decompose functional requirements into tasks
  • Research and implement algorithm solutions
  • Conduct peer technical assessments in software design
  • Assist with component and schematic design reviews
  • Mentor less experienced Software Engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Engagement in cutting-edge aviation technology
  • Flexibility in project leadership roles
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer onsite at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or St. Louis, MO office. In this role, you will develop embedded software and graphics features for Garmin avionics products, working across technologies including C and Python on innovative mapping and display platforms. You'll collaborate with a highly technical team supporting next-generation aviation products while contributing to new projects and feature development across Garmin's avionics portfolio.

Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in embedded C, C++, Python or other selected languages for avionics 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 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)


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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