Brunswick

Senior Software Engineer

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Auckland, NZL

In-Office

Senior level

Manufacturing

The Role

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software for embedded and cross-platform products. Collaborate with product and hardware teams, troubleshoot system-level issues, support firmware/hardware integration, mentor junior engineers, contribute to architecture and code quality, and perform hands-on hardware debugging and on-water testing of prototypes.

Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Position Overview:

The Senior Software Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and delivery of software solutions within the Navico Group PD&E division. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building reliable, high-quality products while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to software architecture, implementation, code quality, and technical problem-solving across a range of products. The role requires strong technical capability, practical engineering judgement, and a collaborative mindset. You will also support and mentor other engineers, helping to drive engineering best practices across the team.

Given evolving product and team requirements, exposure to firmware and embedded systems development will be highly valued.

At Brunswick, we have a passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems and applications.
Contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
Support software quality through testing, automation, debugging, and best engineering practices.
Troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.
Contribute to architecture and technical decisions where appropriate.
Collaborate on software, firmware, and hardware integration as product needs evolve.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience in software design, development, and debugging.
Strong proficiency in C and C++.
Experience with Make and CMake.
Experience with Qt/QML or similar frameworks.
Experience developing applications for Linux, iOS, Android, and/or Windows.
Experience working with CAN bus.
Experience with IoT technologies such as ThingsBoard, MQTT, Mender, or similar.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Experience with Zephyr or similar RTOS would be a bonus.
Experienced with debugging hardware.
Experienced with using tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with firmware development or low-level embedded systems programming.
Experience with hardware–software integration and debugging in embedded environments.
Experience with embedded Linux systems.
Familiarity with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and embedded security.
Experience developing Linux kernel drivers.
Experience bringing up new hardware from scratch.
Experience with networking technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, and Ethernet.
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar.
Familiarity with Docker or similar container technologies.
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
Experience working in Agile development environments.

Working Conditions:

Technical, hands-on position.
On water testing of advanced prototypes and new products.
Will work mainly with the New Zealand team in the office but will have an occasional need to partner with colleagues abroad.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive pension plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognised for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group:

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Speciality Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components, including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support.

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong experience in software design, development, and debugging
Strong proficiency in C and C++
Experience with Make and CMake
Experience with Qt/QML or similar frameworks
Experience developing applications for Linux, iOS, Android, and/or Windows
Experience with CAN bus
Experience with IoT technologies such as ThingsBoard, MQTT, Mender or similar
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Experienced with debugging hardware
Experienced with using tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics
Experience with Zephyr or similar RTOS
Experience with firmware development or low-level embedded systems programming
Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging in embedded environments
Experience with embedded Linux systems
Familiarity with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and embedded security
Experience developing Linux kernel drivers
Experience bringing up new hardware from scratch
Experience with networking technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, and Ethernet
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar
Familiarity with Docker or similar container technologies
Experience working in Agile development environments

Brunswick Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brunswick and has not been reviewed or approved by Brunswick.

Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include a 401(k) match complemented by a potential performance-based company contribution that can materially increase total compensation. This structure strengthens long-term savings support beyond a typical match-only design.
Parental & Family Support — Paid leave policies provide fully paid time for birthing mothers and paid parental time for other parents. Coverage and resources extend to fertility support, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and lactation accommodations.
Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan options with HSA compatibility, plus telehealth, second-opinion services, dental/vision, and mental-health resources. Wellness tools and fitness access add preventative and lifestyle support.