Senior C/C++ Software Engineer

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer - C++/C at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and contribute to the embedded software development and project planning of products in our Outdoor segment, helping deliver innovative solutions across on and off-road navigation, powersports, adventure communication, connected vehicle experiences, and outdoor sports technologies. Essential Functions Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, C++, or other selected languages for new products and/or applicationsServes as a Lead Software Engineer for complex or derivative software projects.Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks and creates designs for new functionality with software projectsResearches technical problems and implements algorithmic and software solutionsPerforms technical root cause analysis and defines corrective actions for identified issuesOffers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs Participates in project and program planning, including estimating level of effort, evaluating technical feasibility, and providing input to product development plans and concept documents.Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the development process.Collaborates through peer code reviews and provides technical assessments of software designs and new technologies.Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk takingMentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)Contributes to technical research on new technologies and evaluates options for future developmentIdentifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to development of new procedures and best practices.Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of technical problems using sound engineering and 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 experienceExcellent 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 functionalityDemonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutionsDemonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software projectAbility to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work outputDemonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designsMastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodologyDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust 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) 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