Software Engineer 2 (C++)

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C++, C#, Java, or other selected languages
• 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 projects
• 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)
• Works as part of international team with colleagues in Italy, Romania and India, sometimes accommodating meetings in different time-zones

Basic Qualifications

• 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++, C#, Java, assembly language, 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)
• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Understanding of GIS, cartography technology, spatial data and related tools (QGIS or similar)
• Understanding of relational database design, SQL and experience querying relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL or Oracle
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies, like SAFe, SCRUM, DevOps and the related tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA, similar)