Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

If cars are your thing, Garmin has your team. The worldwide leader in satellite navigation is making inroads in automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer). This quickly expanding, award-winning market includes a broad range of in-vehicle electronics, including automotive grade infotainment and telematics systems, navigation software, location-based services and integrated portable navigation systems.  

 

We’re looking for self-motivated, confident and passionate engineers to help us deliver our intuitive navigation experience and other exciting in-car technologies to auto manufacturers around the globe.

 

We are looking for a full time Senior Software Engineer who is interested in developing entertainment middleware for Garmin's Automotive OEM solutions on the next generation of navigation and infotainment systems at our site in Southern California (Brea).

 

In addition to software development in C++ on Android (AOSP) and Linux, Auto OEM Software Engineers will design and/or review architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality.   

 

Software Engineers on the Entertainment team will also:

• Research, prototype, and evaluate new and emerging Entertainment technologies from the global markets


• Test and debug software using debuggers, emulators, simulators or logic analyzers


• Decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks 


• Research fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate


• Balance quality, quantity and complexity in work output


• Offer peers technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs 


• Assist design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review


• May partner with electrical engineering and process manufacturer to turn on new processors


• Work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project


• Evaluate new technologies as they apply to existing functions


• Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents


• Make substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility


• Mentor and/or supervise less experienced Software Engineers


• Contribute to advanced technical research on new technologies 


• Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems 


• Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate


• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem-solving techniques


• Apply good judgment in setting schedules and risk taking


• Exemplify Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin’s image and culture


• Apply knowledge of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering


• Other responsibilities include reviewing product and/or application information manuals and brochures for technical accuracy and participating in product definition activities such as feature analysis and system tradeoffs.

Candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience plus a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule. 

 

Qualified candidates will also demonstrate proficiency with designing architecture software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality and competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.   

 

Other requirements for this role include:

• Strong C++ OOP development skills


• Experience developing on Android AOSP


• Experience developing Linux-based solutions


• Experience with unit testing frameworks and automation


• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs 


• Familiarity with developing, debugging, and optimizing embedded multi-threaded systems running on Intel or ARM based processors


• Previous experience developing on embedded devices


• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin’s business needs


• Must possess relevant education and/or experience in software design, development and maintenance, as required for the successful performance of the essential functions of the position.

Strongly desire experience and knowledge of Android AOSP (Android Open Source Project), specifically Android OS Media experience.  Experience with Video Streaming and codecs is a huge plus!
 
Ability to communicate in Mandarin is also a plus.
 

At Garmin, we like to laugh, have fun and work hard. It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved – kickball anyone?  – and believe strongly in a work-life balance so your creativity can flow. 

 

Our benefits, designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life, keep us competitive and allow our associates to make their own decisions about their well-being and future. We offer a choice of healthcare plans—with low or no premiums—which consistently rank in the 90th percentile when compared to other high-tech employers, plus dental and vision plans for you and your family. In addition, our financial benefits rate 82% above the median for technology companies comparable in size. Our 401K retirement plan provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount.

 

Relocation assistance available. 

 

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.

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