Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous System - Garmin International : Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior C/C++ Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location to join Garmin's Marine Sensor and Vessel Control Group. This group delivers technology that drives revolutionary Garmin Marine products, including Autopilots, Navigation and Situational Awareness systems. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be part of our extraordinary team of engineers to discover and build solutions that will change the way people experience their time on water. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

* Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, C++, and Python

* May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews 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 setting schedules/risk taking

* Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)

* Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies

* Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate

* Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality

* Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions

* Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project

* Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output

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

* Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++ and Python

* 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

Desired Qualifications

* Solid understanding of autonomy software architecture principles and design patterns.

* Experience with state estimation algorithms

* Solid foundation in 3D Geometry, linear algebra and probability

* Technical depth in ONE of the following areas: Sensor fusion, Perception, Trajectory optimization, Predictions/Planning, Control systems

* Familiarity with Camera/Radar/Lidar object detections and tracking

* Familiarity with deep learning based perception techniques for Camera/Radar/Lidar signals

* Familiarity with SLAM, localization and mapping solutions

* Creativity and curiosity for solving highly complex problems

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