Aviation Software Team Lead — Lead & Deliver Impactful Apps

Garmin Ltd.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering to direct a software engineering team responsible for aviation software products. You will guide requirements, design reviews, and development plans while ensuring milestones are met.

The role demands leadership of at least five direct reports, strong communication skills, and expertise in .NET Core and/or iOS development within Garmin’s software ecosystem. On-site collaboration in Chandler is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE/SE/Aerospace/Math/Physics or related field with 5+ years experience, or 10+ years relevant experience.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0)
• Must possess detailed knowledge of .NET Core and/or iOS app development.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Leadership experience managing a team of at least 5 direct reports.
• Willingness to lead in a fast-paced environment and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Software Engineering team in designing new products, enhancing existing designs, and developing tests.
• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs per Garmin SDLC.
• Participate in software design reviews, ensuring attendance and best practices.
• Create product development plans as directed by engineering management.
• Ensure the team meets development goals and milestones per plan.
• Monitor progress toward requirements and schedule.
• Directly supervise team members, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Participate in recruiting activities: interview, hire, train, and evaluate.

Skills

Team leadership

.NET Core

iOS development

Communication skills

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Math / Physics or related field

Job description

Garmin Ltd. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering to direct a software engineering team responsible for aviation software products. You will guide requirements, design reviews, and development plans while ensuring milestones are met.

The role demands leadership of at least five direct reports, strong communication skills, and expertise in .NET Core and/or iOS development within Garmin’s software ecosystem. On-site collaboration in Chandler is expected.