We are seeking a full-time Sr C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer in our Cary, NC location on ourMarine Communications team. This role will work at the middle layer and UI layer of the embedded stack. We're seeking someonewho ispassionate about creating great integrated messaging and communications experiences for boaters. You will be involved in buildingmessaging applications, safety systems and device-to-device communication capabilities using radio, cellular, satellite and other technologies, for marine chartplotters and other devices.
Essential Functions
Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C and C++ on the mid-to-high level of the embedded stack
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
Works effectively across multiple software layers, including UI, application logic, data persistence and network communications
Works collaboratively with UX teams to design intuitive and concise user interfaces
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
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
Linux development experience
RTOS experience
Passion for boating or other on-the-water activities
Familiarity with design, development and testing of high-level application code, including user interface
Familiarity and/or proficiency with mid-level protocol development and debugging, as needed for device-to-device communication
Experience with git, Gerrit, JIRA and Microsoft Azure ADO
Familiarity with marine communications technologies such as VHF, AIS or satellite communications is a plus
Familiarity with UX design is a plus
Experience with multi-channel messaging applications is a plus
Familiarity with networking protocolsand standards, including TCP/IP, Wi-Fi,Controller Area Network (CAN)/NMEA,Bluetooth/BLE and ANT, and experience implementing and debugging network applications, are a plus
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
