.net Software Engineer - Front End / Cloud

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time .net Software Engineer in our Montgomery, TX location on Garmin's inReach SOS team. This role requires you to currently live in TX. No relocation.

Every day our emergency response software helps coordinate rescues for hikers, boaters, adventurers, motorists, and pilots. Our satellite-based communication devices ensure that these people stay in contact with emergency services and communicate with their loved ones from anywhere on the globe.

Check out the “Saved by Garmin” blog for real-life rescues:

You’ll work with the latest version of .NET, test with cutting-edge Garmin devices, send messages through satellites, use modern CI/CD tools to support a web application architecture in our multi-cloud environment. The team is super supportive, works hard and has fun.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Creates and executes small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C# and frontend technologies

Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process

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 design aspects

Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or 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 in writing moderately complex software in C#, Java, or similar, as well as relevant experience or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology

Experienced in relevant software engineering tools: build pipelines, source control, API testing tools, browser dev tools, profilers, debuggers, unit testing frameworks

Experience and desire to work on front-end technologies (Blazor, React, Typescript or Javascript)

Experience in Web / Cloud including working with Docker containers

Desired Qualifications

Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

Experience in the latest versions of .NET, ideally with web apps/APIs with Entity Framework and a relational database

Proficiency in designing well-architected, maintainable software systems (e.g., design patterns, SOLID principles, self-documenting code)

Strong sense of ownership

Experience with Terraform to provision cloud infrastructure

A deep mastery of relevant web technology and cloud architecture, especially relating to reliability, security, and performance

JavaScript or TypeScript, Blazor, or REACT expertise and experience with modern frameworks

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:

Permanent