We are seeking a full-time Senior C++ Software Engineer at our location in Cary, NC. This team works on multi-function displays (MFD's) software to integrate lighting controllers and audio systems (stereos) for the marine product industry. 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.
Essential Functions
Serves in a leadership capacity for carrying out software development in C and C++ on embedded Linux
Develops embedded sotware for controlling and monitoring marine lighting and stereos
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
Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
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
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess mastered proficiency in writing software in C and C++ on embedded Linux for performing the essential functions of this job description
Multi-threaded programming experience including message passing and IPC
Familiarity with client/server architectures
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
Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin’s business needs
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency with networking - (Ethernet, Bluetooth, ANT) concepts
CAN / NMEA communications and protocols
Previous development with lighting / LED controllers, stereos and/or digital switching solutions
UX designs and solutions
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.
