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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,350.0 - $157,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Software Debugging, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Multithreading, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59508053-senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer or Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive full-time software engineering work experience in computer graphics using C or C++.
 * Must show demonstrated experience in the following:
 + Experience in 2D/3D (OpenGL or Vulkan) graphics and rendering technologies
 + Experience in writing efficient GPU shader algorithms.
 + Knowledge of GPU architectures and Graphics pipeline
 + Serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
 + Offering peer technical assessments and mentoring in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
 + Designing and programming in a multi-threading environment
 + Industry experience working in a team setting developing software for product deliverables going to market
 + Industry experience developing and debugging on embedded devices.
 + Industry experience debugging and resolving computer graphics performance and graphical bugs.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, will accept a Master's degree in same plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
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## Description

* Develops moderately complex software in C, C++ or other selected languages for new products and/or applications
 * 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
 * Balances quality, quantity and complexity in work output
 * Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
 * May partner with electrical engineering or process manufacturer to turn on new processors
 * May work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project
 * Evaluates new technologies as they apply to existing functions
 * Provides technical input to product development plans and concept documents
 * Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility
 * Provides limited technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (approximately 5-10% of the time) without formal supervisory responsibilities.
 * This is an individual contributor role.
 * Remote work is not available.


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