Technical Lead - Embedded Linux Engineer (Marine Systems)

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role focuses on embedded platforms powering Marine products, emphasizing performance, reliability, and innovation.

You will blend deep embedded Linux expertise with system architecture and leadership to deliver flawless solutions. The position requires leadership over marine product platforms, hands-on design in C/C++, and mentorship of engineers, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Lead software engineer on projects using new technologies.
• Experience architecting solutions across multiple groups.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across marine product platforms and embedded systems.
• Lead software engineer on major initiatives involving new technologies.
• Drive designs balancing performance, reliability, and security in embedded environments.
• Mentor and guide less experienced software engineers.
• Work with vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE/Software/Aerospace/Math/Physics

Tools

Yocto Project

Python

Shell scripting

C/C++

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role focuses on embedded platforms powering Marine products, emphasizing performance, reliability, and innovation.

You will blend deep embedded Linux expertise with system architecture and leadership to deliver flawless solutions. The position requires leadership over marine product platforms, hands-on design in C/C++, and mentorship of engineers, with collaboration across