Embedded C Software Engineer at Garmin Cluj

Department: Aviation

Language

Setup: On-site
Location: Cluj-Napoca
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Description

Garmin is hiring an Embedded C Software Engineer in Cluj-Napoca to develop software for Garmin Avionics, including the Garmin Integrated Flight Deck and AXIS projects. The role involves software design, implementation, testing, and integration of features for OEM and retrofit avionics products, with a requirement to work five days per week in the office. Candidates need strong C and low-level programming skills, relevant software engineering tools, at least four years of experience, and a relevant bachelor's degree; DO-178B, Python 3, C++, and a research-oriented mindset are preferred. Benefits include vacation, health and wellness budgets, career development, retirement contributions, and employee discounts.

Required Skills

C programming
Low-level programming
Configuration management
Build processes
Debuggers
Simulators
Static code analysis
English communication
DO-178B
Python 3
C++

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another relevant engineering or technical field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 4 years of relevant experience
Experience in low-level programming
Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing safety-critical software following DO-178B
Knowledge of Python 3 and C++
Research-oriented mindset

Benefits & perks

Benefits to enhance your experience:
24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays.
Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
Meal tickets.
Yours exclusively when part of our team:
Significant discount for Garmin products.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3).
Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.
Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.