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IT Software Engineer 1

Brief overview

Olathe, KSIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
163 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
78 green cardsCertified filings
JavaScriptTypeScriptVueExpressReactSecure coding practicesFrontend technologiesVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal communicationUnit testingSystem testingCode reviewDebuggingProblem-solvingRequirements gatheringTechnical documentation

About the company

WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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163H-1B approved
99%approval rate
21new H-1B hires
78PERM certified
$120,700median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202337
202449
202561
202616
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20239
202413
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202610
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202328
202420
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20263
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Job description

Summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time IT Software Engineer 1 at their U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will play a key role in the implementation of a new web application, working closely with Application Analysts and internal/external associates to develop and enhance software solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Works with Application Analysts to develop/implement unit and system testing processes
  • Reviews existing code, troubleshoots and modifies applications to debug/enhance
  • Identifies/resolves problems of basic scope using proper tools/techniques
  • Interacts with internal/external (non-IT) associates to gather specific requirements related to software issues and may be responsible for planning own technical work
  • Recommends improvements to existing applications to help support existing applications
  • Seeks input from Garmin IT Analysts or other technical resources as required
  • Applies standards and procedures to accomplish tasks, learns how to use/apply appropriate tools as needed, and documents work thoroughly in an organized manner
  • Applies the use of applicable technologies to achieve essential functions of this role and participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Must demonstrate ability to learn/understand secure coding practices
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, and frameworks like Vue, Express or React
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous experience working in a team environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Must demonstrate ability to learn/understand secure coding practices
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, and frameworks like Vue, Express or React

Nice to Haves

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous experience working in a team environment

Benefits

  • Garmin's benefit program

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