Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Android OS

Overview We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead GUI Software Engineer - Android OS in our Brea, CA location. This role spans both application-level and framework-level, playing a key role within the Product Strategy and System Architecture team, which regularly showcases technical innovations at premier industry events such as CES. Essential Functions Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and / or applications including HMI software development in C++, Java, Kotlin and the Android OS (mobile and embedded) May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers) Serves as architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolves complex problems Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and / or application types Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong experience developing GUI software in C++, Java, Kotlin on the Android OS (embedded & mobile) Demonstrated experience in Android Applications, Services and Framework architecture, and embedded Android systems development. 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 Desired Qualifications Familiarity with QT / QML Android Automotive OS Android HAL development 3D rendering and modeling with Blender, Unity or Kanzi Gaming or 3D graphics background 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 BenefitsEssential Functions Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and / or applications including HMI software development in C++, Java, Kotlin and the Android OS (mobile and embedded) May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for projects in new markets or relying heavily on new technologies Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers) Serves as architect for solutions that span multiple groups or disciplines Works with software vendors to integrate externally developed deliverables into projects, as required Evaluates new technologies, features and functions and offers suggestions Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art Applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to all assigned projects and resolves complex problems Provides significant contribution to software reviews across multiple product and / or application types Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice by using creativity and ingenuity

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong experience developing GUI software in C++, Java, Kotlin on the Android OS (embedded & mobile) Demonstrated experience in Android Applications, Services and Framework architecture, and embedded Android systems development. 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 Desired Qualifications Familiarity with QT / QML Android Automotive OS Android HAL development 3D rendering and modeling with Blender, Unity or Kanzi Gaming or 3D graphics background 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