Mobile Software Developer (Android/iOS) at Garmin International in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer (Mobile Developer) proficient in Android and/or iOS for our Tucson, AZ location. The Garmin mobile team is helping to deliver the ultimate dog tracking and hunting products to Garmin users. In this role you can expect to build cross-platform mobile experiences with cloud connectivity, and also work in other areas of the tech stack.

Essential Functions

• Architects custom integrations with Garmin mobile SDKs and web services by implementing clean, extensible design patterns


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


• Collaborates with a multi-discipline team to design, build, test, and debug mobile apps for Android and iOS devices that communicate with Garmin cloud services and hardware


• Creates and manages CI/CD automation for building, testing, and deploying apps to Apple App Store and Google Play Store


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


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


• 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


• Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)


• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in Java, Kotlin, and/or Swift, or Objective -C


• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and test automation

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-discipline proficiency in both Android and iOS is ideal


• Experience in design, particularly for consumer products


• Experience with MVC, MVP or other UI/UX patterns


• Experience with Kotlin, Android- Java, and/or Swift, Objective-C


• Knowledge of GPS and BLE APIs


• Knowledge of Protobuf or other light-weight serialization tools


• Knowledge of RESTful API web services


• Knowledge of application layer protocols


• Experience with push notification services such as Firebase Messaging


• Pipeline development using Bit Bucket, GitLab, or GitHub


• Release management and Beta programs through Firebase and TestFlight


• A background working with multi-discipline teams including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software

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.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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