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# Technical Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Ethernet, Linux Kernel, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wi-Fi Technology, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73733446-technical-lead-software-engineer

## 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

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

## Description

* 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


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