Software Engineer 2

The Software Engineer 2 Outdoor role is a full-time position in Olathe, KS focused on creating low-level software for Garmin’s next generation outdoor handhelds, wearables, golf, and sportsman platforms, with an emphasis on low power optimization and strong performance.

Role Overview

• Full-time Software Engineer 2 Outdoor position based in Olathe, KS (onsite)
• Develop low-level software for next generation outdoor handhelds, wearables, golf, and sportsman platforms
• Optimize for low power while maintaining high performance
• Work with cutting-edge technologies to support product development

Responsibilities

• Create and execute designs for small sets of new functionalities within a software project using C, C++, assembly language, or other selected languages
• Use software engineering tools including configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers during development
• May serve as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software projects
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide comments and suggestions
• Deliver reliable solutions 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, suggest process improvements, and provide feedback on some electrical design aspects
• Mentor less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

Required 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 with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule
• Demonstrated proficiency to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, assembly language, or other selected languages
• Proficiency and mastery of relevant software engineering tools, including configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
• Outstanding academics with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5
• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products

Technology Focus

• C
• C++
• Assembly language
• Configuration management systems
• Build processes
• Debuggers
• Emulators
• Simulators
• Logic analyzers

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Garmin’s benefit program