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Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Linux

Cary, NC · On-site

$121.80K - $161K/yr

Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products * Linux programming experience * Multi-threaded software development * Wireless communication experience ...

Customer Support Operations Intern

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$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Hourly paid internship Role Overview Nasuni is seeking a Customer Support Operations Intern to join ... Familiarity with operating systems (Linux, macOS, or Windows) * Exposure to help desk or ticketing ...

Experience managing virtualization platforms, Windows/Linux server infrastructure, identity and ... S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your ...

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To thrive as a Linux Intern, you need a foundational understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line interface usage, and basic scripting languages such as Bash or Python, often supported by coursework in computer science or information technology. Familiarity with tools like Git, Docker, and basic networking concepts, as well as optional certifications like CompTIA Linux+, can provide a strong technical advantage. Effective communication, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving skills are valuable soft assets in a collaborative environment. These abilities are crucial for quickly adapting to real-world technical challenges and contributing to projects in a professional IT setting.

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As a Linux Intern, you may assist with system administration tasks such as managing user accounts, monitoring system performance, and deploying updates or patches. You might also help automate routine processes with scripting, support troubleshooting efforts, and participate in the configuration of servers or development environments. Many teams encourage interns to contribute to real projects under the mentorship of experienced engineers, offering exposure to collaborative workflows and modern DevOps tools. This hands-on experience is designed to build your technical skills and prepare you for future full-time opportunities.
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Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Linux

Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Linux

Garmin

Cary, NC • On-site

$121.80K - $161K/yr

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

We are seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Linux Engineer for our Outdoor team at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at our Cary, NC location. 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
  • 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 programming experience
  • Multi-threaded software development
  • Wireless communication experience (Bluetooth/BLE, WI-FI)
  • 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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