Team Leader Software Engineering
Garmin
Chandler, AZ · Posted September 15, 2026
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Overview We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Engineering for Garmin's Chandler, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of a Software Engineering team that is responsible for software development for our commercial aviation software products. Essential Functions Lead a team of Software Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products 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 Create product development plans as directed by engineering management 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 Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics 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) Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in .NET Core framework and/or iOS mobile applications relevant to Garmin’s business needs 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 leadership experience managing a team of at least 5 direct reports Desired Qualifications Cloud platform experience deploying applications to a public cloud is ideal Hands-on technical competence and the ability to question and refine technical decisions Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is building customized technology for high profile clients A desire to contribue as a leader to the overall success of the team and work alongside the team when necessary Available to support after hours when needed for incident management 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 Essential Functions Lead a team of Software Engineers with diverse capability levels in the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, and development of test procedures Coordinate and participate in generating software requirements and designs for a product or family of products 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 Create product development plans as directed by engineering management 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 Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics 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) Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high level language structure in .NET Core framework and/or iOS mobile applications relevant to Garmin’s business needs 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 leadership experience managing a team of at least 5 direct reports Desired Qualifications Cloud platform experience deploying applications to a public cloud is ideal Hands-on technical competence and the ability to question and refine technical decisions Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is building customized technology for high profile clients A desire to contribue as a leader to the overall success of the team and work alongside the team when necessary Available to support after hours when needed for incident management 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