Technical Lead Software Engineer

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 leading key software projects, contributing technically in C, C++, and Python, and guiding teams across multiple disciplines.

You will mentor engineers, design architectural solutions, and drive major product development efforts in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience as lead software engineer for projects
• Experience architecting solutions across multiple groups or disciplines
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide key technical contributions for major products and applications in C, C++, and Python
• May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects using new technologies
• Mentor and guide engineers across levels including senior staff
• Function as an architect for cross-group solutions
• Drive process improvements and create new procedures as appropriate
• Define approaches and solutions to complex technical problems
• Contribute to software reviews across product types
• Deliver complex tasks from concept to practical implementation

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C

C++

Python

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical 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 Computer Science, 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
• 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.

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