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Garmin · 2 weeks ago

Lead C/C++/Android Software Engineer

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Garmin is a leading company in crafting intuitive, reliable solutions for the automotive industry. They are seeking a Lead C/C++/Android Software Engineer to contribute to innovative systems that integrate navigation, entertainment, and vehicle functions while mentoring junior engineers and leading software architecture efforts.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in in C/C++, Java and Rust on the low-to-mid layer of embedded systems

May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies

Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)

Serves as lead software architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines

Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required

Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions

Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate

Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art

Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolves complex problems

Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and/or application types

Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity

Qualification

C/C++JavaEmbedded systemsLinux internalsSoftware architectureRustMulti-taskerCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam orientedDetail orientedSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong development experience in C/C++ and Java building software for Android-based embedded hardware

Strong understanding of Linux operating system internals (process management, memory management, device drivers and file systems)

Demonstrated experience in serving as the lead software engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies

Demonstrated experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines

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

Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred

Experience programming in Rust

Experience with Linux kernel configuration, building, and optimization

Demonstrated experience in integrating computer vision/ML/AI models onto embedded hardware

Automotive industry experience is a plus

Experience with GAS (Google Automotive Services)

Proven track record of excellent problem-solving capabilities, analyzing complex technical problems and quickly determining root causes and optimal solutions

Comfortable in an environment with a lot of unknowns and can present results of independent research and fast prototyping to recommend a technical direction to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Garmin's benefit program

Company

Garmin

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WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.

Founded in 1988

Nanterre, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/

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