Bare Metal Software Engineer 2

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Bare Metal Software Engineer 2 in our Olathe, KS location on our Fitness team. In this role, you will work on a small team to bring ideas to life. You will cover all phases of development from initial prototyping to concept development and to mass production.
Essential Functions

• Serves as a individual contributor for carrying out software development in C and C++ on Bare Metal or RTOS
• 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 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
• Applies good judgement in setting schedules and risk-taking
• Applies knowledge of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1)
• Reviews product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year 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)
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing software in C and C++ on Bare Metal microcontrollers (including driver development and debugging) or RTOS
• Demonstrated proficiency with designing well-architected 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
• 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 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)
• Experience bringing a consumer product from concept to mass production
• Hardware design experience including component selection, designing and laying out PCBs
• Experience coding in C++ 14
• Driven with a desire to learn, overcome challenges, try new things, and innovate
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at once
• Grit. Ability to commit to a good idea and develop it even in the face of uncertainty or opposition
• Passionate about problem solving and serving the customer

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