Senior Houdini Software Engineer

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer (Unity/Houdini) in our Olathe, KS or Cary, NC location to work on golf projects. 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. The goal is to create and optimize high fidelity golf courses for the Home Tee Hero simulator within the technical capabilities of Garmin’s hardware and software platforms.Essential FunctionsServes in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in Houdini and Unity and other selected languages for new products and/or applicationsDevelop, improve, and maintain procedural pipelines that generate high fidelity 3D environmentsCreate highly accurate 3D golf courses using multiple sources of map data and art assetsCreate and edit new or existing tools using Python and raw source data for .GEO geometry files using C#Produce documentation on tools, methods, training, processes, and engine constraints for future reference and consultationMay serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews of architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionalityDecomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasksResearches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriateOffers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designsAssists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design reviewParticipates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documentsMakes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk takingMentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologiesOffers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriateProvides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniquesBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrated abilities in at least one major game engine (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and navigating their technical constraints on different platformsDemonstrated proficiency with designing well architected software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionalityDemonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutionsDemonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software projectAbility to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work outputDemonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designsMastered proficiency in writing software in Houdini, Unity, and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodologyDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust 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 environmentDesired QualificationsOutstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Excellent knowledge of 3D modelling software, 2D photo editing software (3D studio max, Houdini, Substance Designer, Painter, Photoshop)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 #J-18808-Ljbffr