Software Engineer 1 - Embedded Aviation
Role summary
Garmin is seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 to join their team in Olathe, KS. This role involves developing and maintaining basic software for Garmin products and applications using languages like C, C++, C#, Java, or Assembly. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, resolving defects using engineering tools, applying design standards, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule for 24/7 operations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience is required, along with demonstrated software development skills and good academic standing (GPA >= 3.0). Previous experience in consumer product design is desired.
Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for building upon existing software solutions to develop basic software for Garmin products and/or applications.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
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
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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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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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Find the maximum depth of an N-ary tree.
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Find the total number of continuous subarrays whose sum equals K.
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Find all buildings that have an ocean view.
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