Technical Lead Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin benefits

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer for the U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will be a key technical contributor and/or Lead Software Engineer on major product and application development projects using C, C++, and Python.

The role involves mentoring engineers, architecting cross-team solutions, and driving technical excellence in fast-paced environments. Garmin emphasizes strong collaboration and innovative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 9+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Proven experience as lead software engineer on multi-team projects.
• Strong communication and architectural design skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide key technical contributions for major products and applications.
• Mentor other engineers and lead projects across groups.
• Architect solutions spanning multiple teams and disciplines.
• Lead reviews and define approaches to complex problems.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Architecting

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

Linux

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-timeTechnical Lead Software Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. 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++, and Python
• 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
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
• 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 fieldANDa minimum of 9 years relevant experienceORan equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• 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

• Experience with high level UI
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: