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Garmin · 2 weeks ago

Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Android OS

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Garmin is a leading technology company known for its innovative products, and they are seeking a Lead GUI Software Engineer - Android OS. This role involves significant technical contributions to major new products and mentoring less experienced engineers while working on advanced software solutions across multiple groups.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including HMI software development in C++, Java, Kotlin and the Android OS (mobile and embedded)

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 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++JavaKotlinAndroid OSGUI software developmentAndroid ApplicationsFramework architectureEmbedded systems developmentQT / QMLAndroid Automotive OSAndroid HAL development3D renderingGaming background3D graphics backgroundOrganizedMulti-taskerVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal 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 experience developing GUI software in C++, Java, Kotlin on the Android OS (embedded & mobile)

Demonstrated experience in Android Applications, Services and Framework architecture, and embedded Android systems development

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

Familiarity with QT / QML

Android Automotive OS

Android HAL development

3D rendering and modeling with Blender, Unity or Kanzi

Gaming or 3D graphics background

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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