Software Engineering Manager - Android

Position Overview

The Team Tech Lead will lead the system architecture, technical direction, and delivery of Navico’s Android-based core services and SDK platform. The role involves hands‑on development, technical leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration across global teams. It is pivotal in shaping the platform and framework layers above AOSP, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with future Android releases.

• Own and evolve the architecture of Navico’s platform services and SDK, including launcher, settings, device management, data services, OTA, and more.
• Define and maintain modular, scalable, and testable architecture patterns that support long‑term platform evolution and product reuse.
• Lead the design and implementation of framework layers that abstract and extend AOSP capabilities for Navico’s hardware ecosystem.
• Ensure forward compatibility with upcoming Android versions and industry trends in embedded and automotive Android.
• Drive architecture reviews, technical design documentation, and system‑level decision‑making across teams.

• Actively contribute to codebases in Kotlin, Java, C/C++, Python, and embedded Android layers.
• Guide the team in adopting best practices in software design, testing, and performance optimization.
• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code for platform delivery.

• Direct management of a small team of software engineers.
• Mentor a globally distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product management, UX, hardware, and validation teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Support multi‑site development strategies, ensuring consistency, code quality, and knowledge sharing across regions.

• Define and enforce security, privacy, and safety requirements across all platform layers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to embedded and connected systems.

• Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies effectively to engineering leadership and executive teams.

• 10+ years of experience in software development and software architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, computer science or related engineering field.
• Experience with Android, Android Automotive, services and SDK development.
• Knowledge of embedded software, CANBus, networking, cloud, mobile, hardware, ML.
• Proven leader of people who can get results and bring out the best in others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a global team.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, and maintain composure under pressure and changing conditions.
• Capability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Support for Brunswick’s 5 C’s program:
  Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion and Performance, and Credibility.

• Passion for boating or at least comfort with product testing on boats.
• Experience with Atlasian, Android Studio, GCP, Test Rail, Gherkin and Cucumber or similar products.
• Experience with IoT connected and secure products and protocols – WiFi, BLE, CAN, NMEA.
• Formal management training.

• Hybrid role with a 3‑day a week onsite expectation.
• Some global traveling.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $118,400 to $174,000 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and business context. In addition to base pay, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in Brunswick's comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account with company contribution, wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and more.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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