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Team Leader Low Level Embedded Software Engineering

Garmin

Garmin

Software Engineering
Cary, NC, USA · United States
Posted on Aug 29, 2025

Overview



We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Low Level Embedded Software Engineering in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of a Software Engineering team that is responsible for software development for a product or family of products in our Outdoor segment.

Essential Functions

  • Lead a team of Embedded Software Engineers, and/or Software Technicians, Software Project Managers, and/or Software Quality Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures
  • Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology
  • Participate in software design reviews as necessary, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices to all who attend
  • Create product development plans as directed by engineering management
  • Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with the product development plan or market requirements and ensure project milestones are met
  • Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule compliance
  • Directly supervise various levels of software team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
  • Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team

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 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in C, C++, C#, assembly language, python, Matlab or relevant to Garmin’s business needs
  • 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
  • Previous leadership or mentorship experience
  • Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions

Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous software engineering leadership experience, particularly for consumer products
  • Scuba diving experience

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