Embedded Infotainment Sr. Software Engineer - Automotive OEM at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

We are seeking an Embedded Infotainment Sr. Software Engineer to join our growing Automotive OEM team at our location in the Kansas City area. You will be part of an embedded software team responsible for development of Broadcast Tuner technologies for Garmin’s state-of-the-art automotive infotainment products. You will be involved in developing moderately complex software as well as creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity for carrying out software development in C/C++ for new products and/or applications


• Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process


• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or participate in reviews of architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality


• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks


• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate


• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs


• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents


• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in planning/risk taking


• Works closely with the HMI and UX experts to assist with user interfaces for tuner technologies


• May work with electrical engineers and Tuner chip manufacturers to bring up new tuners


• May assist design engineers with component datasheet review and schematic design review


• Mentors and/or supervises to less experienced Software Engineers


• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies


• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate

Qualifications

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 5 years 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 with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality


• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs


• Possess detailed knowledge and experience with software development including experience with C/C++ on embedded systems


• Good knowledge of software engineering tools such as git, gdb, kdb, valgrind


• Experience working with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes


• Experience with Linux device drivers, Linux kernel, and protocols such as I2C, SPI, I2S


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)


• Experience in developing Tuner (Broadcast Radio) technologies like FM, HD Radio or Hybrid Radio


• Experience with Agile methodologies


• Ability to read and understand schematics


• Experience with Google test framework and/or test-driven development


• Experience with Android internals (HAL and HAL services)

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.