Technical Lead Software Engineer

Garmin; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer in Tulsa, OK. The role focuses on leading technical contributions for sonar technology on embedded platforms, driving advancements, and guiding major projects using languages like C, C++, C#, Java and Assembly.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with vendors to integrate external deliverables while shaping software architecture and development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination
• GPA 3.0+ as a general rule
• Lead software engineer experience in new markets or technologies
• Architecting solutions across multiple groups or disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, team-oriented and self-starter with ability to lead under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sonar technology solutions for embedded platforms
• Investigate and validate new technology solutions to drive advancements
• Generate software requirements and designs per Garmin's SDLC
• Provide key technical contributions in C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly or other languages
• Lead projects in new markets or with new technologies
• Mentor junior engineers (Software Engineer 1/2/Senior)
• Work with vendors to integrate external deliverables
• Evaluate new tech and propose improvements
• Propose process improvements and new procedures
• Define approaches and solve technical problems
• Apply technical expertise to resolve complex tasks
• Take concepts to practice with creativity and ingenuity

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Assembly language

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at our office in Tulsa, OK. 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

• Develop and execute sonar technology solutions for embedded platforms
• Investigate and validate new technology/platform solutions to drive advancements and bring new sonar capability to market
• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
• Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly language 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)
• 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
• 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

• 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