We are seeking a full-time Software Engineering Team Leader on our GNSS Platforms Team in Olathe, KS. In this role you will be responsible for directing a team of software engineers who evaluate, bring up, integrate, and support the GNSS hardware solutions and infrastructure around them. You will interface with various product teams across Garmin as your team develops features that will be used in wearables, handhelds, cycling computers, Marine products, Consumer Auto devices, etc.
Essential Functions
Lead a team of low level software engineers with diverse capabilities in the evaluation, bring up, integration and support of GNSS HW solutions
Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for GNSS HW solutions in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
Engage with vendors and collaborate with them to provide the necessary HW and SW solutions to meet Garmin's needs now and in the future
Evaluate various design tradeoffs across the low level software and hardware stack as they relate to power consumption, cost, reliability, and time to market
Collaborate with various product teams to recommend, integrate, and deliver GNSS solutions
Create product development plans as directed by engineering management
Work with human resources to address employee relations issues as needed including writing and conducting annual performance evaluations
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, 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 low level embedded C and/or C++
Demonstrated ability and experience managing and/or mentoring technical resources
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 GNSS and it's capabilities and limitations
Experience with embedded design
Scripting in Python
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