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Software Engineer 1 - Web Applications

Olathe, KSOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • C++
  • C#
  • Java
  • assembly language
  • software design
  • debuggers
  • emulators
  • simulators
  • logic analyzers
  • defect resolution

Nice to have

  • consumer products design
  • GPA >= 3.5

Role summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role involves developing basic software for Garmin products and applications, maintaining existing solutions, and troubleshooting issues. Responsibilities include software design, implementation, defect resolution using engineering tools, and providing on-call support for 24/7 operations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required, along with demonstrated software development skills in languages like C, C++, C#, or Java.

Overview



We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for building upon existing software solutions to develop basic software for Garmin products and/or applications.

Essential Functions

  • Performs new product and/or application software design and development as well as maintenance activities for products and/or applications already in production using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
  • Troubleshoots basic issue reports, reproduces issues, evaluates technical cause and implements and tests software solutions
  • Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques such as debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
  • Applies design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs in an organized manner
  • Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

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

Sample Garmin interview questions

  • 1

    Minimum Path Sum Find the minimum path sum from top-left to bottom-right in a grid. Input: grid = [[1,2,3],[4,5,6]] Output: 12 Explanation: The optimal path moves along 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 6, resulting in a minimum accumulated sum of 12.

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  • 2

    Rotate a linked list to the right by k places. Given the head of a linked list, rotate the list to the right by k places. Input: head = [0,1,2], k = 4 Output: [2,0,1] Explanation: The list has a length of 3. Rotating by 4 is mathematically equivalent to rotating by 1 (4 mod 3 = 1).

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  • 3

    Find the maximum depth of an N-ary tree.

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  • 4

    Find the total number of continuous subarrays whose sum equals K.

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  • 5

    Find all buildings that have an ocean view.

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