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# Technical Lead Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux on Embedded Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Distribution, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Garmin, Yocto, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdb029d96766a1e53b11e6f6fb1031fd4/eaa

## About the Role

* 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, * 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

## Description

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. 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.
Essential Functions

 * 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


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