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Garmin sponsors H-1B visas primarily for engineering, software development, and technical roles tied to its GPS, navigation, and wearable technology products. It's a consistent H-1B sponsor in the manufacturing and technology space, making it a viable target for international candidates with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, or embedded systems.
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We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's location in the Phoenix, AZ metro. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using Java, or other selected languages
- Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
- May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
- 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 electrical 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in Java, 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)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
- Back end object oriented development experience: Java, Spring Boot, Restful-ish APIs, Microservices architecture, Cloud environment
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
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's location in the Phoenix, AZ metro. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using Java, or other selected languages
- Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
- May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
- 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 electrical 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, 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 and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in Java, 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)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
- Back end object oriented development experience: Java, Spring Boot, Restful-ish APIs, Microservices architecture, Cloud environment
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
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Align your degree to Garmin's specialty roles
Garmin's H-1B petitions require proof that your role meets USCIS specialty occupation standards. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a directly related field strengthens your petition significantly. Generalist degrees in business or communications are harder to tie to Garmin's technical manufacturing roles.
Search verified LCA filings before applying
Before targeting a specific Garmin team, check its Labor Condition Application history through Migrate Mate to confirm which job titles and departments have active H-1B filing records. This tells you where sponsorship is routine, not just theoretically possible.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC prevailing wages
Garmin must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your role and location under DOL rules. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your job title before negotiating an offer. Accepting below prevailing wage is a compliance issue, not just a negotiation problem.
Target Garmin's embedded systems and firmware teams
Garmin's core product lines, including aviation electronics and fitness wearables, rely heavily on embedded software and hardware engineers. These teams have the clearest specialty occupation documentation because the roles require specific degree fields, making H-1B approval more straightforward than broader engineering titles.
Confirm Garmin's E-Verify enrollment before your start date
If you're transitioning from OPT STEM extension to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your authorization during the cap-gap period. Verify Garmin's E-Verify status through E-Verify directly, and confirm it covers the specific hiring entity listed on your offer letter.
File for premium processing to manage your start date
Garmin's fiscal year hiring cycles can create timing pressure between your H-1B approval and your intended start date. Premium processing through USCIS gives you a 15-business-day adjudication window, reducing the risk of offer rescission or extended gaps between OPT expiry and H-1B activation.
Garmin H-1B Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Garmin sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Garmin sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying technical and engineering roles. Sponsorship is most consistent in departments tied to its core product lines, including GPS technology, avionics, and wearable devices. Roles requiring a specialized degree in engineering or computer science are the most likely to receive sponsorship, as they satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
Which departments at Garmin are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Garmin's engineering divisions, particularly those working on embedded systems, firmware, electrical engineering, and software development for its navigation and fitness products, are the strongest candidates for H-1B sponsorship. Corporate and generalist roles in areas like marketing or general management are less commonly sponsored because they're harder to qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
How do I find which Garmin roles have H-1B sponsorship history?
You can use Migrate Mate to search Garmin's verified Labor Condition Application filing history by job title and location. This shows which specific roles Garmin has sponsored in the past, giving you a clearer picture of where sponsorship is routine rather than case-by-case. Targeting those roles improves your odds significantly.
How do I navigate the H-1B application timeline at Garmin?
Garmin must file your H-1B petition during the annual USCIS cap registration window, which typically opens in March for an October 1 start date. If selected in the lottery, your employer then files the full petition. Premium processing is available and reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days, which many candidates use to confirm status before resigning from a current role.
What should I do if Garmin hasn't sponsored H-1B for my specific role before?
If your target role at Garmin lacks clear H-1B filing history, use O*NET to pull the official occupation profile and confirm the degree requirements that establish specialty occupation status. Bring that documentation into your recruiting conversations early. Garmin's HR team will need this evidence to build a defensible petition, and presenting it proactively can move the process forward.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Garmin?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.