We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 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
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
Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1).
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 1 year 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software C++ language, or other selected languages
Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
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
