Senior Map Technology Software Engineer - Search

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Map Technology Software Engineer - Search to design and build the systems that power search functionality for Garmin's fitness and outdoor products and services (e.g. Connect, Explore, Tread, Drive, Edge, Fenix) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will design and develop scalable systems and algorithms to search for users’ desired locations (e.g. points of interest, landmarks, courses), collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our services are robust and performant, and drive innovation in delivering seamless map search experiences to millions of users.

Essential Functions

• Serve in a technical capacity for carrying out software development in C for new products and/or applications
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring strong research and problem-solving techniques
• Design and/or review architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Evaluate new technologies as they apply to existing functions
• Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
• Use and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of the normal job responsibilities
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for a complex software development project
• May work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into project
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in writing software in C
• Familiarity with optimizing large datasets for fast lookup
• Experience maintaining large codebases
• The ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Proficiency with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
• Demonstrated ability serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with server-based search technologies (e.g Elasticsearch)
• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping technologies
• Experience developing applications leveraging Boost libraries
• Previous experience in the cycling, running or automotive industries
• Superior academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Proficiency writing software in C#, SQL or Python for new products and/or applications
  
  
  

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