Garmin

Technical Lead Software Engineer

Garmin • $120K — $145K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical field and 9 years of related experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Excellent academic record (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
  • Experience as lead software engineer on innovative projects
  • Proficient in architecting cross-disciplinary solutions
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in major product and application developments
  • Serve as Lead Software Engineer on projects utilizing new technologies
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
  • Architect solutions that span multiple technical domains
  • Suggest process improvements and develop new procedures
  • Define strategies and solutions for technical challenges
  • Contribute to software reviews across various products

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package outlined by Garmin
  • Opportunities for mentoring and professional growth
  • Engagement in innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Development of leadership skills in a dynamic setting
Full 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)


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.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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