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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Garmin Ltd - **Location:** Salem, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Garmin, Information Technology - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59352294-senior-embedded-software-engineer ## 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) * Mastered proficiency in writing software in C language and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology * 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 * 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 Desired Qualifications * Advanced level experience with mid-high level embedded C software development and algorithm development is highly desired * Candidates with a passion for aviation and/or pilot experience are ideal ## Description We are seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer in our Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for embedded software development for Garmin Avionics products as an individual contributor., * Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Embedded C language 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 ## Related Videos - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Phel, a native Lisp for PHP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/791-phel-a-native-lisp-for-php) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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