Garmin Software Developer reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(228 total reviews)
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Clifton Pemble

75% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Garmin with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 228 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Garmin is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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228 reviews
5.0
Aug 11, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

One of the few technology companies that understands that pool tables and gourmet lunches do not constitute work-life balance. The time off is generous and I'm encouraged to use it, even on short notice. The health coverage is an excellent value and the pension and 401(k) contributions are generous. The organization is very meritocratic, with management full of former engineers who are happy to listen to good ideas.

Cons

Lower than average compensation. The work facilities are decent, but cubicles can feel constricting at times. My overall experience is probably skewed from working at a small subsidiary, where we enjoy slightly better benefits, more contact with our management, and likely more control over our projects than at Garmin's main office.

3.0
Aug 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Long term stability, very nice people everywhere. I've made a lot of good friendships here. There is only as much pressure as you want there to be. The company is also large enough that if you don't like where you are, you can probably go elsewhere without switching employers.

Cons

Raises are barely over cost-of-living generally and the work can feel a little "behind the times" sometimes.

4.0
Jul 12, 2014

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good placer to work with good benefits

Cons

Bad salary and bad workplace beverage

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