Overview
Garmin Canada has new opportunities for full-time Embedded Software Engineers and Developers with various levels of experience who have a hunger for solving real-world problems with embedded systems. The following teams are currently hiring:
Biosensor Platform – Optical Team: This team is responsible for the optical sensor driver development and integrations among Garmin wearable products. You will work closely with hardware engineers and vendors for new sensor evaluation, performing signal quality test and noise analysis. Our work also includes developing sensor manufacturing tests in the production line and conducting calibrations for specific signal paths to ensure consistent data quality. The team works closely with Garmin global offices to deliver accurate and reliable biosensor metrics for customers throughout their daily activities and sleep.
Fitness Products - Sensor Platform Team: This team specializes in low-level embedded development, building and maintaining core, reusable software at the MCU and driver level, and delivering memory-efficient solutions that power multiple Garmin accessory products. The team also plays a key role in platform and new controller bring-up for next-generation products and integrating new platforms into the broader Garmin ecosystem. Working across multiple product groups, the team provides deep technical expertise and explores emerging technologies to keep Garmin's accessory lineup at the forefront of innovation.
Fitness Products - VariaTM Team: This team is responsible for the end-to-end software of Garmin’s Varia line of cycling-awareness products. You’ll work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment spanning the full product lifecycle: early board bring-up (partnering closely with the Sensor Platform team), factory integration and scale-up to mass production, and feature delivery across high-power lighting, camera systems, and radar technology. Our work also includes building and integrating wireless connectivity that links Varia products with the broader Garmin ecosystem, including mobile apps, wearables, and cycling computers. You’ll collaborate daily with talented teams across Garmin offices worldwide and contribute to products used by cyclists around the globe.
Connected Technologies – Applications: The Connected Technologies division stewards ANT and BLE technologies across multiple Garmin business segments, including Fitness, Outdoor and Marine. The Applications team works directly with product teams and builds the infrastructure and tooling needed to enable compelling customer features in Garmin products, from battery constrained sensors to embedded Linux multipurpose displays for Marine navigation. You will work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, driving to maintain and scale an always growing ecosystem of connected products.
As a Software Engineer/Developer focused on embedded systems you will:
- Implement embedded software solutions, primarily in C
- Develop unit tests to verify your solutions, primarily in C/C++
- Design well architected software modules to deliver new features or improve the capability and performance of existing features
- Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
- Participate in peer code review and design review
- Decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks
- Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and product managers to identify opportunities for new features or to improve existing processes
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering or a relevant technical field from a four-year College or University OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with a cumulative GPA greater than 3.0.
Experience MUST include the following:
- Proficiency in writing software in C and C++
- Collaborative software development in a team environment
- Debugging complex problems on embedded systems
Other desirable skills and experience include:
- Low-power and constrained system development and verification
- Integrating and maintaining 3rd party software packages (e.g. SDKs)
- Hands-on experience with ANT and/or BLE focused software development on embedded systems
- Implementing low level serial drivers on bare metal platforms (UART/SPI/SDIO)
- Working on projects with teams distributed across multiple sites
- Working on multiple simultaneous development projects
- Development of software for consumer electronics
Company Information
At Garmin Canada, we create more than just products – we inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. You’ll get to play an integral role in helping us bring cutting-edge products from concept to market, while working alongside a diverse group of top talent from across 34 countries. When you work at Garmin, adventure doesn’t have to wait for the weekend. This is where you can put your passions into action – and enjoy what you do every day! Here are just a few things we think you’ll love about working here:
You’ll be part of something big. Every associate is encouraged to think big and share their ideas, which is why our office supports an open-door policy. We’re continuing to grow year over year, and we invest in our associates to help them learn, grow, and advance their careers at every level! If you’re an innovator, solution creator, or just like to get things done, you’ll fit in perfectly!
You’ll love our office culture. We believe in work-life integration and place high value on diversity, inclusion and belonging. Our onsite fitness centre, ergonomic sit-stand desks, Business Resource Groups, Social Committee and Wellness Program all contribute to the commitment we have to the overall wellness of every associate. Garmin Canada’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program supports and contributes to local communities and causes, while providing you with the opportunity to support the things you’re passionate about!
You’ll receive fantastic benefits. Our benefit plans and company culture encourage a healthy lifestyle. Our benefits continue to evolve to meet the needs of our associates. You’ll get flexibility with our competitive company matching savings plans with your choice of tax-free or non-registered savings accounts. We also have an employee stock purchase plan, student loan repayment program, and fitness reimbursements – just to name a few!
You’ll love the views. You’ll enjoy the view of the Rocky Mountains from our office in Cochrane! With bike parks and trails right outside our front door, our office is perfectly positioned for testing out the very products we develop here. You’ll be able to take in the magnificent mountain views – even from your workspace – and still be only 15 minutes from Calgary.
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 34 countries. At Garmin Canada our commitment is to celebrate character. We purposefully integrate diversity, inclusion and belonging into everything that we do in order to ensure all associates feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Garmin Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.
