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Data Engineer

Garmin

Garmin

Software Engineering, Data Science
Cary, NC, USA · United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2025

Overview



We are seeking a full-time Data Engineer in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to data development and operational stability of the Big Data ecosystems.

Essential Functions

  • Understands foundational concepts of data development and operational procedures as well as production and operations issues as they relate to engineering
  • Configures and administers data servers and Hadoop components
  • Works with team to develop scalable, extensible solution architectures leveraging contemporary big-data technologies in an evolving operational framework
  • Participates in design, code, test, maintenance, enhance and decommission phases throughout software life cycle to contribute technical expertise and to identify issues
  • Participates in and helps guide research POCs, including design, coding, and performance and efficacy measurement
  • Assists team to develop creative and reliable solutions to complex problems
  • Contributes input to broader technology solutions outside of discipline and coordinates team level non-project changes as well as contributing to major incident troubleshooting across disciplines
  • Provides 24x7 on call support

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Exposure to or foundational knowledge of Hadoop and various components
  • Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization and demonstrates ability to implement new technologies effectively

Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • JAVA Experience or experience with high-level object-oriented programming

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