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Koch Industries

Software Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Our Team Our Software Engineering team works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on delivering secure, reusable, and high-performing solutions. We partner closely with business ...

Koch Industries

Software Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Experience in software engineering developing and supporting applications using Node.js and TypeScript * Experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications using AWS serverless services (e ...

Flint Hills Resources

Software Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

As part of our exciting journey of growth and innovation, Flint Hills Resources (FHR), a Koch Industries company, is searching for a talented Software Engineer to be a pivotal member of our ...

Relativity

Software Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

This role reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and provides the opportunity to work on multi-region, multi-cloud systems that handle large-scale AI traffic and complex orchestration ...

Garmin International, Inc.

Software Engineer 2

Olathe, KS · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for helping design and build the embedded ...

PSI Services LLC

Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · Hybrid

$110K/yr

Software Engineer Location: Hybrid-Olathe, KS Compensation: $110K About PSI Join Us at PSI - Where You Belong, Grow, and Thrive! At PSI, we believe that people achieve their best when they feel they ...

Garmin International, Inc.

Software Engineer 2

Olathe, KS · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software ...

PSI Services LLC

Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$110K/yr

Software Engineer Location: Hybrid-Olathe, KS Compensation: $110K About PSI Join Us at PSI - Where You Belong, Grow, and Thrive! At PSI, we believe that people achieve their best when they feel they ...

Garmin Ltd.

Senior Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Overview Garmin Int'l Inc seeks Senior Software Engineer (Olathe, KS; Multiple Positions): Essential Functions * Develops moderately complex software in C, C++ or other selected languages for new ...

Garmin Ltd.

Software Engineer 1

Olathe, KS · On-site

Overview We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects within one ...

Garmin

Technical Lead Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

Overview We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical ...

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Garmin International, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership ...

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Software Engineer - Avionics

Olathe, KS • On-site

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

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Avionics at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.
Essential Functions
  • Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, or other selected languages
  • Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
  • May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
  • Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
  • Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
  • Contributes to technical research on new technologies
  • Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

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 1 year 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
  • Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products

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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