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# Technical Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Garmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5cdfea22da0564e5

## 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

* Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in C, C++, Python, Assembly language or other selected languages
 * May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies
 * Develop device drivers for Linux and RTOS systems
 * Works closely with design engineers to select electrical components and review schematics from a low-level software point of view.
 * Debugs complex problems where the issue could be in hardware or software.
 * Provides technical ownership for selected security-critical software components, potentially including services associated with hardware roots of trust, secure elements, cryptographic functions, key management, or Trusted Execution Environments
 * Decomposes functional, security, and regulatory requirements into well-defined engineering tasks and develops appropriate software solutions based on product architecture, operating environment, and identified risks
 * Performs peer technical assessments and reviews embedded software and system designs for security weaknesses, regulatory concerns, appropriate use of security controls, and sound engineering practices.
 * Analyzes product attack surfaces, vulnerabilities, trust boundaries, and potential misuse to determine realistic impact and recommend appropriate remediation, mitigation, or risk treatment.
 * Develops and maintains automated security, robustness, penetration, and fuzzing test capabilities for Marine products within laboratory and continuous-testing environments.
 * Assists with cybersecurity compliance analysis, risk assessments, technical documentation, and evidence development for major regulatory initiatives such as the European Union Cyber Resilience Act
 * Participates in project leadership and program planning, including evaluating technical feasibility, identifying risk, setting schedules, and providing input to product development and cybersecurity plans
 * Communicates technical security and compliance conclusions across engineering and business organizations and constructively challenges designs, assumptions, or proposed risk decisions when the available evidence does not support them
 * Plans and manage complex technical assignments with a high degree of independence while balancing software development, analysis, documentation, and compliance deliverables
 * Mentors less-experienced engineers, contributes to advanced technical research, and recommends improvements to engineering and product-security processes