Technical Lead Software Engineer

Posted: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 03 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/04/2026 20:33:28
Indexed on: 03/04/2026 20:33:28

Location: Cary, NC, 27511, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Garmin International is hiring!

Description:

Overview

Garmin International seeks Technical Lead Software Engineer (Cary, NC; Multiple Positions):
  • Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, other selected languages.
  • Serves as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies.
  • Serves as architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines.
  • Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required.
  • Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions.
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers).
  • May lead major research or product and/or application development project consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects.
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate.
  • Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art.
  • Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects.
  • Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple products and/or application types.
  • Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice.
  • Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex problems.
  • Exemplifies Garmin's Mission Statement and Quality Policy and works to improve Garmin's image and culture.
  • Full-time remote work is not available.
Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math or Physics or a technical field (such as CIS or IT) AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience

Must show demonstrated experience in the following:

  • Serving as the lead software engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
  • Architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
  • Wi-Fi, LTE, Controller Area Network (CAN)/NMEA, Bluetooth and/or ANT
  • Linux kernel networking and writing software in C, and C++
  • Computer networking standards (OSI), concepts, and related protocols (ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, ARP, mDNS and DHCP)
  • Designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology and improve capability/performance of existing functionality.
  • Developing and/or maintaining networking-related software running on an embedded system using Linux.
  • Must possess relevant education and/or experience in software design, development and maintenance, as required for the successful performance of the essential functions of the position.
  • Previous experience providing technical guidance in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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