Software Engineer 1 (C++ MEC MapTech)

• Performs new product and/or application software design and development as well as maintenance activities for products and/or applications already in production
• Builds upon existing software solutions to develop basic software in C++ for Garmin products and/or applications consistently following Garmin’s coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology
• Troubleshoots basic issue reports, reproduces issues, evaluates technical cause and implements and tests software solutions
• Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques such as debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
• Applies design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs in an organized manner
• Reviews product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy
• Participates in product and/or application definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs

• 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++

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Interest in data structures, algorithms, pathfinding, embedded file formats or GIS desktop applications
• Previous work or internship experience in cartographic, GIS, or geospatial fields

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 (C++ MEC MapTech) at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be help build tools, libraries, and algorithims that power Garmin’s industry-leading maps. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for working with geospatial data, complex data processing systems, or performance-critical algorithms and data structures. You will partner closely with Garmin’s Cartography and Map Technology teams to turn real-world data into trusted map experiences used across Garmin products.