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# Software Engineer - Fitness

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73691035-software-engineer-fitness

## About the Role

* 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)
 * 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
 * Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
 * 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

## Description

* 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 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
 * 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
 * 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


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