Team Leader Software Engineering - Map Technology

Team Leader Software Engineering - Map Technology

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We are seeking a full‑time Team Leader Software Engineering - Map Technology in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will direct and coordinate the activities of a Map Technology Software Engineering team responsible for routing/pathfinding and destination search in our Outdoor, Fitness and Automotive products.

• Lead the team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of embedded navigation modules such as routing/pathfinding and destination search.
• Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products following Garmin’s software development methodology.
• Collaborate with Map Technology, Cartography, Device, Application teams and other stakeholders to productize new map‑related software, content or services.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of key aspects of our Map Technology roadmap following Garmin’s software development methodology.
• Participate in software design reviews as needed, ensuring proper attendees and coverage of topics, and impart lessons learned and best practices to all who attend.
• Ensure the team meets overall development goals per the product development plan or market requirements and that project milestones are met.
• Supervise team members at various levels, 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, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience (or a minimum of 10 years if no degree).
• Excellent academics (Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Solid understanding of software development using C++, algorithms, data structures, and embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development life cycles including requirements generation, architecture and design, execution, delivery, and maintenance.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive, detail‑oriented, organized, team‑orientated, driven problem solver, multi‑tasker, self‑starter who can prioritize and lead in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Previous software engineering leadership or mentorship experience.

• Outstanding academics (Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5).
• Experience with map and navigation related technologies.
• 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:
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