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Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer 1

Garmin
Garmin Salary
Olathe, KS Volunteer
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location to join our Core Platform Technology - Sensor Algorithms Team. As a member of our sensor algorithms team you will create and implement cutting edge sensor-based algorithms that help people beat yesterday. This team’s work spans across multiple Garmin products and includes features such as activity monitoring, sports metrics, elevation-based features, and safety features.

Essential Functions

  • Develop innovative algorithms that utilize sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and barometric pressure sensors.
  • Implement embedded software solutions, primarily in C and C, to be used throughout Garmin’s extensive ecosystem of consumer electronics products, including smartwatches, cycling computers, and more.
  • Collaborate with team members and project stakeholders in carrying out development plans.
  • Participate in peer code reviews and software design reviews.
  • Coordinate closely with team members and product team engineers across Garmin to integrate and maintain algorithm solutions that serve our customers.
  • Perform significant mathematical, statistical, and data analysis as part of the algorithm development process.
  • Evaluate and understand various design tradeoffs including power consumption, cost, system constraints, reliability, and time to market.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to develop basic software in C, C , C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages


Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products


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

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