Garmin · 1 day ago
Team Leader Software Engineering - Map Technology
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is a leading company in navigation technology, and they are seeking a Team Leader for their Software Engineering team focused on Map Technology. This role involves directing a team responsible for developing routing and pathfinding solutions for Garmin's products, ensuring project milestones are met while mentoring team members.
Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics
Responsibilities
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 in accordance with Garmin’s software development methodology
Collaborate with other Map Technology, Cartography, Device teams, Application teams, 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
Directly supervise team members at various levels on the Software Engineering career path. Set the tone for the team environment and provide individualized coaching, training and mentoring
Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team
Qualification
Required
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 relevant experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Solid understanding of software development using C++, algorithms and data structures, and embedded systems
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
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Experience with map and navigation related technologies
Experience with Machine Learning
Benefits
Garmin's benefit program
Company
Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Garmin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (69)
2024 (61)
2023 (40)
2022 (85)
2021 (85)
2020 (76)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-01-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Doug Boessen
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Amber Morgan
Global Partnerships & Engineering Business Development
Recent News
TechRadar.com
2025-10-07
Company data provided by crunchbase