Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Garmin International, Inc.•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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