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Job Summary:
Garmin is a leading company in the technology sector, and they are seeking a Senior C++ Engineer for their Maps Platform. This role focuses on improving map data delivery and performance across various embedded devices, requiring expertise in C++ and system-level software development.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a technical leader in the design and development of next-generation spatial data systems and high-performance runtime architectures in C++
• Own and drive solutions that improve map rendering performance, data efficiency, and installation speed across embedded and resource-constrained devices
• Design and review architecturally sound software systems using modular components to enable scalable platform evolution
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies as they apply to future-facing mapping and embedded system capabilities
• Participate in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product direction, architecture, and innovation initiatives
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate map platform capabilities across Garmin products and ensure solutions meet real-world usage scenarios in dynamic environments
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex or cross-functional software development efforts
• Provide technical direction and contribute to system-level tradeoffs involving performance, memory efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience designing or working with complex data systems, file formats, or large-scale structured datasets
• Proficiency in C++ (C++14 or newer preferred)
• Strong background in systems-level, embedded, or performance-critical software development
• Demonstrated ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance software systems that solve complex technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability serving as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
• Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Preferred:
• Experience with map rendering, GIS, or geospatial data systems
• Familiarity with data compression, tiling, indexing, or spatial data systems
• Experience optimizing rendering performance or large-scale data access patterns in constrained or high-performance systems
• Previous experience in embedded, wearable, fitness, automotive, or other resource-constrained environments
• Superior academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Proficiency writing software in C#, SQL or Python for tooling and automation
Company:
Garmin manufactures marine, aviation, and consumer technologies suitable to run on positioning systems. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Olathe, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.