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# Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer 1

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Assembly Language, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73606066-sensor-algorithms-software-engineer-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
 * Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
 * Demonstrated knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to develop basic software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages

Desired Qualifications

 * Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
 * Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products

## Description

* Develop innovative algorithms that utilize sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and barometric pressure sensors.
 * Implement embedded software solutions, primarily in C++ and C, to be used throughout Garmin's extensive ecosystem of consumer electronics products, including smartwatches, cycling computers, and more.
 * Collaborate with team members and project stakeholders in carrying out development plans.
 * Participate in peer code reviews and software design reviews.
 * Coordinate closely with team members and product team engineers across Garmin to integrate and maintain algorithm solutions that serve our customers.
 * Perform significant mathematical, statistical, and data analysis as part of the algorithm development process.
 * Evaluate and understand various design tradeoffs including power consumption, cost, system constraints, reliability, and time to market.


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