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Kansas Action for Children, Inc

Software Engineer 2 - Outdoor/Fitness Wearables UI - 13346

Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Topeka, Kansas, United States,


At Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas, United States.Job Description

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time

Software Engineer 2

in our Olathe, KS location on our Outdoor/Fitness team. Our Device Experience (DX) software engineering team is looking for a high-level software engineer (C++) to rapidly prototype new user interface concepts, build highly polished interface advancements, and add new product capabilities to push the boundaries in Garmin Outdoor and Fitness products.Essential FunctionsUse C++ to rapidly develop polished user interface prototypes to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of new design concepts and take winners to full production.Appreciate, have an eye for, and find value in small details, tweaks, and polish that take a user experience from good to great.Own the development of new features, working with product managers, user experience designers, and engineering peers to explore uncharted territory.Help software engineering make a bigger overall impact by creating and supporting technologies that increase efficiency.Provide dedicated focus to global, long-term initiatives and push product capabilities forward.Solve big problems that span across segments and promote consistent usage and awareness of solutions.Use software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process.Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem-solving techniques.Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems.Contribute to technical research on new technologies.Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide feedback on some electrical design aspects.Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1).Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field

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a minimum of 1 year relevant experience

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

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