Manager, Software Engineering - Garmin Pilot App / flyGarmin.com at Garmin International in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our engineering office in Chanhassen, MN! In this role, you will direct and coordinate activities of our software engineering teams who develop our popular flyGarmin.com website and Garmin Pilot mobile applications. Other essential functions include:

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  Provide leadership and direct the activities of multiple software engineering teams focused on design of new products, enhancement of existing designs and improvement of software development processes and procedures

  
  


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  Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs including product operation and interface specifications in accordance with GARMIN’s software development methodology

  
  


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  Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market requirements to plan projects

  
  


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  Track product software development to be certain project milestones are met

  
  


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  Plan resource requirements, participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance

  
  


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  Build healthy relationships within and across teams

  
  


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  Promote sharing of software technologies and designs across multiple product platforms

  
  


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  Coordinate personnel issues associated with the teams including annual performance appraisals

  
  


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  Perform other job-related duties as assigned

  
  


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  Conduct annual performance evaluations

  
  

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor of Science Degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering from a four-year college or university and must possess a minimum of 3 years experience as a Garmin Software Engineering Team Leader or 5 years related experience as a Engineering Team Leader/Manager performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description. Other requirements include:

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  Excellent academics (cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA as a general rule)

  
  


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  Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  
  


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  Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical human resources

  
  


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  Proficient knowledge of Garmin’s overall product line and customers

  
  


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  Detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in C or C++

  
  


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  Knowledge of micro controller architecture and Assembly language

  
  


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  Detailed knowledge of Garmin’s software development methodology

  
  


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  Other education and/or experience as required for the specific projects or products he/she will develop

  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading teams developing web, apps and backend services


• Pilot's license and/or passion for aviation

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.