Senior C++ Software Engineer
GarminAbout the role
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our team at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The Map Technology team develops tooling for state-of-the-art solutions that support mapping features across Outdoor, Fitness and Automotive devices/mobile apps. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.
Essential Functions
Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor, driving C++ software development focused on the ongoing evolution, enhancement, and optimization of established 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
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
Mastered Proficiency in writing software in C++ and relevant experience and/or training in data structures and object-orientated design methodology
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, MS SQL Server, and .NET Core
Solid experience developing software in C# with a proven track record of delivering production code
Demonstrated capability writing and consuming Web API Services
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
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
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
Desired Qualifications
Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping technologies
Experience with Python
Experience building or working on Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines
Solid SQL experience, particularly with MC SQL Server
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
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
Responsibilities
- Drive C++ software development for application evolution and optimization
- Serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software projects
- Decompose functional requirements into tasks
- Research problems and implement algorithm solutions
- Participate in project leadership and planning
- Mentor less experienced Software Engineers
- Contribute to technical research on new technologies
- Provide reliable solutions to difficult problems
Qualifications
- Mastered proficiency in C++ and experience in data structures and object-oriented design
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, MS SQL Server, and .NET Core
- Solid experience in C# and delivering production code
- Demonstrated capability in designing software systems and modules
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and minimum 5 years experience
Benefits
- Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
Skills mentioned
About Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. We’ve grown substantially over the years, offering diverse products and global reach in 5 diverse markets. But some things won’t ever change: Our entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where everyone’s opinion matters. That’s because we believe it’s possible to light the tech world on fire and still be on a first name basis. BIG IDEAS, SMALL EGOS What we do best is make products that let our customers do what they love. To do that, we focus on practical innovation, never losing sight of the benefits our products bring to our customers. Sure, we love bells and whistles. What leading technology company doesn't? But we make sure ours have purpose. It’s not about the things we make. It’s about the things we make possible. WE’RE GLOBAL, SERIOUSLY. Yeah, we’re based in Kansas City, but we are truly a global company. With offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Australia, our products are sold all over the world. One elevator ride at our headquarters and you’re likely to hear 4 (or more) different languages being spoken. At Garmin, we may act local, but we think global. DREAM BIG. SLEEP WELL. At Garmin, we like to encourage dreamers. But at some point it’s nice to wake up and enjoy a fully aware life. So we make it super easy to achieve a good balance between working, dreaming and enjoying life—from workout classes offered throughout the day, breaks to get out and move on our campus, and wellness programs offered throughout the year. It’s almost impossible not to take advantage of Garmin’s work-life balance opportunities.