Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Sensor Algorithms Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location in our Core Platform Technology segment. In this role, you will be using sensor data to develop algorithms for feature used in Garmin products across multiple segments.
Essential Functions
- Design, implement, test, debug, release and maintain algorithms that potentially utilize accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and barometric pressure sensors in products (written in C, C++ and/or tooling in Python).
- Solve fundamental problems and implement algorithm solutions that are device and activity appropriate.
- Evaluate various design tradeoffs including power consumption, cost, reliability and time to market.
- Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques.
- Coordinate closely with product team engineers to integrate existing software deliverables into new projects.
- Collaborate and participate in peer code reviews and technical assessments in areas of expertise, providing comments and suggestions to support software designs and new technologies.
- Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate.
- Mentor and/or supervise less experienced Software Engineers (Software Engineer 1 or 2 and Interns).
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Possess proficiency in writing embedded software in C and C++.
- Possess the ability to develop algorithms and analyze data using Python.
- Possess experience in algorithm development using sensor data.
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description.
- Strong quantitative, math, physics and dynamics knowledge.
- Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience or strong desire to work with sensors and write algorithms utilizing sensor data
Desired Qualifications
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Kalman filtering, inertial sensors, barometric pressure sensors, altimetry, GPS/GNSS positioning, sensor fusion, machine learning, and DSP (digital signal processing).
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
