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$21/hr

This is a Regular Full Time position that is eligible for benefits such as leave, Medical and ... Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. "This is a drug testing position. The ...

Senior GL Accountant

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

... Full-Time, Exempt Rate: $85,000-$105,000 About this role Outdoor Research is seeking a team ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to work independently

Project Manager

Belmont, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Groundwork Outdoor Living * Salary/Pay Rate: $90,000 - $115,000 per year (based on experience ... Job/Employment Type: Full Time * Project Scope: High-end residential landscape and hardscape ...

Project Manager

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Groundwork Outdoor Living * Salary/Pay Rate: $90,000 - $115,000 per year (based on experience ... Job/Employment Type: Full Time * Project Scope: High-end residential landscape and hardscape ...

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How much do full time outdoor writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time outdoor writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Outdoor Writer vs Freelance Outdoor Writer?

AspectFull Time Outdoor WriterFreelance Outdoor Writer
Employment StatusFull-time employee with a single employerIndependent contractor working for multiple clients
Work EnvironmentTypically based at a company or media outletRemote, flexible locations, self-managed
CredentialsMay require journalism or writing certificationsOften similar credentials, but more emphasis on portfolio
Work ScheduleSet hours, consistent scheduleFlexible, project-based deadlines

Full Time Outdoor Writers are employed by organizations, providing consistent income and benefits, while Freelance Outdoor Writers operate independently, managing their own schedules and clients. Both roles require strong outdoor knowledge and writing skills, but differ mainly in employment structure and work flexibility.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Outdoor Writer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,519 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Senior Firmware Engineer - Outdoor products

Olathe, KS • On-site

Garmin International, Inc.
Electronics and Appliance Stores • 10K+ employees

$115K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Firmware Engineer for our Outdoor segment at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software for various Garmin Consumer Outdoor products. You will be developing C/C++ software that interacts with hardware including initial board bring-up, boot strapping the operating system, developing and integrating device drivers and power/thermal management.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin as an individual contributor.
Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, C++, Assembly language or other selected languages for new products and/or applications.
  • Experience with board bring up/driver development in RTOS, Linux and/or Android platforms
  • Works with wireless networking technologies, including ANT, Bluetooth/BLE and Wi-Fi, to allow communication with other outdoor products
  • 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 provides guidance to 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

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software 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 architectured 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++, 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
  • Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
  • Linux and/or Android programming experience
  • Multi-threaded software development
  • Wireless communication experience (Bluetooth/BLE, WI-FI) and experience with Wireshark and Bluetooth sniffer tools
  • Familiar with hardware communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
  • Experience using laboratory equipment (e.g., logic analyzer, digital oscilloscope, In-circuit debuggers)

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

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