Garmin · 5 months ago
Senior Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer
Olathe, Kansas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin International is seeking a full-time Senior Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer in Olathe, KS, to develop algorithms using sensor data for Garmin products. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining algorithms while collaborating with product team engineers to integrate software deliverables into new projects.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, debug, release and maintain algorithms that potentially utilize accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and barometric pressure sensors in products (written in C, C++ and/or tooling in Python)
Solve fundamental problems and implement algorithm solutions that are device and activity appropriate
Evaluate various design tradeoffs including power consumption, cost, reliability and time to market
Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
Coordinate closely with product team engineers to integrate existing software deliverables into new projects
Collaborate and participate in peer code reviews and technical assessments in areas of expertise, providing comments and suggestions to support software designs and new technologies
Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate
Mentor and/or supervise less experienced Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1 or 2 and Interns)
Qualification
Required
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)
Possess proficiency in writing embedded software in C and C++
Possess the ability to develop algorithms and analyze data using Python
Possess experience in algorithm development using sensor data
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description
Strong quantitative, math, physics and dynamics knowledge
Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience or strong desire to work with sensors and write algorithms utilizing sensor data
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Kalman filtering, inertial sensors, barometric pressure sensors, altimetry, GPS/GNSS positioning, sensor fusion, machine learning, and DSP (digital signal processing)
Company
Garmin
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