Software Engineer 1 (C++ MEC MapTech)
Garmin
Olathe, KSFresher30m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Full-time Software Engineer 1 (C++ MEC MapTech) at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role involves building tools, libraries, and algorithms that power Garmin's maps, and partnering closely with Garmin’s Cartography and Map Technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs new product and/or application software design and development, as well as maintenance activities for existing products and/or applications.
- Builds upon existing software solutions to develop basic software in C++ for Garmin products and/or applications, following Garmin’s coding standards and 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Demonstrated knowledge, education, experience, and/or training necessary to develop basic software in C++.
- C++
Qualifications
- 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).
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.