Garmin

Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Garmin$120K — $145K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with at least 9 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience as a lead software engineer on projects involving new markets and technologies.
  • Proven ability to architect solutions across multiple disciplines.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and a self-starter with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for marine product platforms and embedded systems.
  • Lead major software initiatives that involve innovative technologies.
  • Design solutions that prioritize performance, reliability, and security.
  • Standardize software technologies across various embedded products.
  • Contribute significantly to new product software development in C and C++.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide their professional growth.
  • Collaborate with software vendors to integrate third-party software into company projects.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Garmin's comprehensive benefit program.
Full 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 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
  • 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

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

About Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
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Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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