Senior Map Technology Software Engineer - File Format

About the position

We are seeking a full-time Senior Map Technology Software Engineer specializing in embedded file formats to spearhead the development of our next-generation on-device map solutions in our Olathe, KS location. Our maps, known for their seamless routing and search capabilities, enhance the user experience across popular product lines like Fenix, Forerunner, Montana, and Edge. In this role, you will optimize map solutions to minimize file size and installation time without compromising performance, ensure top-tier routing, search, and map rendering functionalities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate these advanced solutions across Garmin's diverse product range.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical capacity for carrying out software development in C++ for new products and/or applications
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring strong research and problem-solving techniques
• Design and/or review architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Evaluate new technologies as they apply to existing functions
• Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
• Use and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of the normal job responsibilities
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for a complex software development project
• May work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project

Requirements

• Familiarity with designing file formats for embedded devices
• Proficiency in writing software in C++
• Experience maintaining large codebases
• The ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Proficiency with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
• Demonstrated ability serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping technologies
• Previous experience in the cycling, running or automotive industries
• Superior academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Proficiency writing software in C#, SQL or Python for new products and/or applications