Lead C/C++/Android Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Embedded (C/C /Android) Software Engineer on our Auto OEM team in Brea, CA. In this role, you’ll work on cutting-edge systems that seamlessly blend navigation, entertainment, communication, sensor and vehicle integration. At Garmin, we don’t just build products—we craft intuitive, reliable solutions that millions of drivers trust every day. You’ll collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product experts who share a commitment to innovation, quality, and craftsmanship. This is your chance to join a team that consistently pushes boundaries in automotive domain control, building scalable hardware-software systems that redefine digital cockpit innovation. If you’re excited to contribute to a market-leading domain controller platform that automakers rely on, Garmin Automotive offers the ideal environment to grow your expertise and make a tangible impact behind the wheel.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing key technical contributions for major new products and/or applications including software development in in C/C , Java and Rust on the low-to-mid layer of embedded systems
• 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 lead software 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 development experience in C/C and Java building software for Android-based embedded hardware
• Strong understanding of Linux operating system internals (process management, memory management, device drivers and file systems)
• 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

• Experience programming in Rust
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, building, and optimization.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating computer vision/ML/AI models onto embedded hardware
• Automotive industry experience is a plus
• Experience with GAS (Google Automotive Services)
• Proven track record of excellent problem-solving capabilities, analyzing complex technical problems and quickly determining root causes and optimal solutions
• Comfortable in an environment with a lot of unknowns and can present results of independent research and fast prototyping to recommend a technical direction to internal and external stakeholders
  
  
  

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

$171,800.00 - $210,000.00/Yr.