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# Embedded Software Engineer 2

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Profiling, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Emulators, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Multithreading, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Garmin, Information Technology, Build Process
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73796230-embedded-software-engineer-2

## 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 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, or other selected languages
 * Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience developing 2D/3D user applications is nice to have
 * Experience with 2D/3D graphics APIs (OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal), rendering technologies are a plus
 * Experience with profiling and debugging tools for GPUs and embedded systems

## Description

* Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, OpenGL and Vulkan APIs on multi-threaded platforms.
 * Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
 * May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
 * Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
 * Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
 * Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
 * Contributes to technical research on new technologies
 * Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects
 * Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)


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