Team Leader Software Engineering - Golf

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin seeks a dedicated Team Leader Software Engineering to direct a software engineering team at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will guide the development of product families, oversee design reviews, and drive milestones using Garmin’s development processes.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, recruiting and evaluating staff, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Strong expertise in C, C++, C#, or Java is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, C#, and/or Java.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of a Software Engineering team responsible for product development.
• Lead design reviews and ensure coverage of topics, imparting best practices.
• Create product development plans and ensure milestones are met.
• Monitor progress and coach team members; recruit, interview, hire, and evaluate staff.
• Coordinate software requirements and designs per Garmin’s methodology.
• Ensure alignment with product development plans and market requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Engineering

Mentoring

Communication

C/C++/Java

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of a Software Engineering team that is responsible for software development for a product or family of products.

Essential Functions

• Lead a team of Software Engineers, and/or Software Technicians, Software Project Managers, and/or Software Quality Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures
• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology
• Participate in software design reviews as necessary, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices to all who attend
• Create product development plans as directed by engineering management
• Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with the product development plan or market requirements and ensure project milestones are met
• Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule complianceDirectly supervise various levels of software team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
• Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team

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 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in C, C++, C# and/or Java relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous software engineering leadership experience

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