Software Engineering Team Leader - Map Technology (Finance)
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will direct and coordinate the activities of one of Garmin's Map Technology teams supporting Garmin's Outdoor and Fitness product lines.
Essential Functions
- Lead the team responsible for the design, development and maintenance of software pertaining to Garmin's Map Technology ecosystem of foundational technology (e.g. map format, map build toolchain, map-related algorithms such as routing and search), workflows, tools and services
- Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
- Collaborate with other Map Technology, Cartography and other relevant stakeholders to achieve productization of new map related software, content or services
- Coordinate the planning and execution of key aspects of our Map Technology roadmap in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology
- Participate in software design reviews as necessary, assuring proper attendees and proper coverage of topics, imparting lessons learned and good design practices to all who attend
- Ensure the team meets overall development goals in accordance with the product development plan or market requirements and ensure project milestones are met
- Monitor progress of the software teams in meeting product requirements and schedule compliance
- Directly supervise various levels of software team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
- Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
- Solid undestanding of software deelopment using a high-level language (C++ or C#) and database technologies (ie. SQL)
- Successful experience managing software development life cycles including requirements generation, architecture and design, execution, delivery and maintenance
- 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
- Previous software engineering leadership or mentorship experience
- Background in map-related technologies
- Background in consumer electronics software development
- Experience with Machine Learning
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
