Senior Graphics Software Engineer - 12299

At Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer (Low Level GPU) in our Chandler, AZ or Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be developing software in C or Python. The work will be focused on developing, testing and optimizing low-level GPU drivers in a multi-threaded system; implementing OpenGL and Vulkan APIs; developing profiling and debugging tools for GPUs.

Essential Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity for carrying out software development in C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly language or other selected languages for new products and/or applications.
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality.
• Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks.
• Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate.
• Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs.
• Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review.
• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents.
• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking.
• Mentors and/or supervises less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2).
• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies.
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate.
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques.
• 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 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).
• Demonstrated proficiency with designing well-architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality.
• Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project.
• Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output.
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs.
• Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, C# or Java and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in 2D/3D (OpenGL/Vulkan) graphics and rendering technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.