Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Cary, NC is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux) to shape embedded platforms powering Marine products. You will provide architectural leadership, drive high-performance designs, mentor engineers, and collaborate with vendors to deliver robust embedded solutions.

The role demands strong C/C++, Linux expertise, and a proven track record in leading complex projects, with a focus on reliability and security in embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 9+ years experience, or equivalent.
• Experience leading software projects with new or expanding technologies.
• Experience architecting solutions across multiple teams or disciplines.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across marine product platforms.
• Serve as Lead Software Engineer on major initiatives involving new technologies.
• Drive designs balancing performance, reliability, and security in embedded environments.
• Commonize software technologies across embedded products.
• Contribute to software development in C and C++ for major products.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers.
• Collaborate with external software vendors to integrate deliverables.
• Evaluate new technologies and features and propose improvements.
• Author new procedures and drive process improvements.
• Apply deep technical expertise to resolve complex problems.
• Contribute to software reviews across multiple product areas.

Skills

Technical leadership

Embedded Linux

C/C++

System architecture

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Vendor collaboration

Python

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Yocto Project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux) at our office in Cary, NC. This role will help shape the embedded platforms that power our Marine products for which performance, reliability, and innovation matter. In this role, you'll combine deep embedded Linux expertise, system architecture, and technical leadership to deliver solutions that perform flawlessly.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across marine product platforms and embedded systems
• Serve as a Lead Software Engineer on major initiatives, especially those involving new technologies or expanding marine capabilities
• Drive designs that balance performance, reliability, and security in embedded environments
• Commonize software technologies used across a wide range of embedded product
• Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)
• Work with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required
• Evaluate new technologies, features and functions and offer suggestions
• Offer process improvement suggestions and author new procedures as appropriate
• Apply extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolve complex problems
• Provide significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and/or application types

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
• 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)
• Demonstrated experience in configuring and building custom Linux distributions with the Yocto Project
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux services and inter-process communications
• Proficiency in python and shell scripts

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