Technical Lead Software Engineer

Garmin International

Location: Cary, NC 27511, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 17 July 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 16 August 2026

Job Description

Garmin International is hiring a Technical Lead Software Engineer in Cary, NC. This is a full-time position.

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at our Cary, NC office. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical contributor and/or Lead Software Engineer in major product and/or application development project or software development for significant new applications of known technology.

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, or other selected languages
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)
  • 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
  • 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 and resolves complex problems
  • Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and/or application types
  • Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity
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 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • 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

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

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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