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# Software Engineer 1 (C++ MEC MapTech)

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Software Applications, Business Software, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Emulators, Software Prototyping, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60206038-software-engineer-1-c-mec-maptech

## 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++

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

## Description

* 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