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# Technical Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Tulsa, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Assembly Language, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=09afbb577e577b94

## 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
 * Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
 * 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

## Description

* Develop and execute sonar technology solutions for embedded platforms
 * Investigate and validate new technology/platform solutions to drive advancements and bring new sonar capability to market
 * Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
 * Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly language 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)
 * 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
 * Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity


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