Technical Lead Software Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Cary, NC seeks a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer to contribute as a key technical member and/or lead on major product projects. The role emphasizes leading software development efforts in C/C++ and guiding teams across multiple groups.

The candidate will architect solutions, mentor engineers, and evaluate new technologies to drive state-of-the-art capabilities and performance across Garmin's software portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 9+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience as lead software engineer on projects in new markets or with new technologies.
• Experience architecting solutions for multiple groups or disciplines.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, team oriented, and self-starter with leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide key technical contributions for major new products and applications including software development in C, C++, or other languages.
• May serve as Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or leveraging new tech.
• Mentor and guide less experienced software engineers.
• Serve as architect for cross-group solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors to integrate external deliverables into projects.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements; author new procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Lead software engineer

Mentoring

Architectural design

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE/SE/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

C

C++

Linux

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at our Cary, NC office. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical contributor and/or Lead Software Engineer in major product and/or application development project or software development for significant new applications of known technology.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, or other selected languages
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)
• Serves as architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines
• Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required
• Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art
• Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolves complex problems
• Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and/or application types
• Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ComputerScience, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in serving as the lead software engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
• Demonstrated experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Wi-Fi, LTE, Controller Area Network (CAN)/NMEA, Bluetooth and/or ANT
• Linux kernel networking and writing software in C, and C++
• Computer networking standards (OSI), concepts, and related protocols (ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, mDNS and DHCP)
• Designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology and improve capability/performance of existing functionality
• Developing and/or maintaining networking-related software running on an embedded system using Linux

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