IoT Software Engineer 2 at Garmin International in Cary, North Carolina

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are seeking a full-time IoT (Internet of Things) Software Engineer 2 at our site in Cary, NC. Seeking someone who is passionate about enabling wireless networking technology in our various products including dashcams, fishfinders, off-roading, racing, trucking and recreation devices. The wireless connectivity delivers advanced features like remote device monitoring, live video streaming, Group Ride setup, automated cloud storage, speech recognition... and more!  In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using embedded C on Embedded Linux or Android operating systems


• Analyze, debug and resolve Wi-Fi and LTE performance and interoperatbility issues using wireless protocol analyzers


• May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project


• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions


• Deliver features up and down the stack - from integrating device drivers to writing code to manage Wi-Fi or LTE interfacces


• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience (beyond internships) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Must demonstrate proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in embedded C on Linux-based systems


• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)


• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Wi-Fi or LTE communication protocols


• Programming experienve in Java, Kotlin or Python


• Development experience with Android AOSP (Open Source Project)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.