Mobile Software Engineer 1 (Android) at Garmin International in Yarmouth, Maine

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Garmin seeks a full-time Mobile Software Engineer for our office in Yarmouth, Maine. Our Yarmouth location focuses on the "inReach" satellite communication device that provides users online mapping, satellite text messaging and SOS communication. In this role, you will develop Android apps that serve to enhance the capabilities of Garmin’s inReach product. Members of our team work closely with device teams and product management to identify, design and implement useful features for our customers.

Responsibilities for Software Engineers in our mobile group include:

• Create and executes designs for software components within a larger project.


• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.


• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques.


• Perform technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems.


• Maintain a good working knowledge of mobile development trends and apply that experience effectively.


• Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes.


• Apply Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed.


• Work collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates in cross functional teams to achieve goals.


• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or a technical field (such as CIS or IT) from a four-year college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Other requirements include:

• Working knowledge of Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, best practices


• Proficient in developing complex Android user interfaces. Ability to work closely with interface designers – contribute ideas, describe platform limitations


• Knowledge on Android components such as services, providers, activities, fragments, threading, etc.

• Working knowledge of C++.


• Experience working with Git.


• Experience using task management systems like Jira.


• Experience with Jenkins and continuous integration build processes.


• Experience with Android Studio