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# Software Engineer 2

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Emulators, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Garmin, Information Technology, Build Process
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59514361-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

 * Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
 * Embedded Linux experience

## Description

* Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, Python, or other selected languages for new prodcuts and/or applications
 * 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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