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# Sr C/C++/ RTOS Software Engineer - Core Tech Team

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Diagnostic Tools, Garmin, Backend, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60431350-sr-c-c-rtos-software-engineer-core-tech-team

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
 * Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++ on RTOS
 * Experience with Python for visualization and statistical analysis.
 * 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

 * Strong quantitative, math, and statistics skills
 * Experience in defining, characterizing, and baselining performance metrics for systems and/or algorithms.
 * Experience with automation and testing software and systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), regression testing, GoogleTest, unittest. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins or Zuul.
 * Experience with data analysis and statistical methods for investigating system behavior and root cause analysis.
 * Experience debugging complex problems on embedded systems.
 * Experience working on multiple simultaneous development projects.
 * Familiarity with sensor fusion, time series analysis, Kalman filtering, or digital signal processing (DSP).
 * Familiarity with inertial sensors, magnetic, and/or barometric pressure sensors.
 * Proficiency or experience with Java for backend/server-side systems.
 * Interest and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies across embedded systems, testing frameworks, and algorithm development as needed.
 * Excitement to create and deliver algorithms for runners, cyclists, hikers, golfers, athletes, fitness buffs, and any person seeking to beat yesterday.

## Description

* Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C and C++
 * 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
 * Designs and deploys embedded software solutions, primarily in C++ and C, to be used throughout Garmin's extensive ecosystem of consumer electronics products, including smartwatches, cycling computers, and more.
 * Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
 * Builds hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure, integration pipelines, and diagnostic tools that reproduce field issues and verify fixes before deployment.
 * Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
 * Evaluates and understands various design tradeoffs including power consumption, cost, system constraints, reliability, and time to market.
 * 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