Team Leader Quality

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Quality at our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing and growing a team of capable and dependable software quality analysts and overseeing the development of automation testing, ensuring the quality of Garmin’s outdoor product software.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organize, perform and document software testing and quality activities to meet documented and implied requirements for Garmin’s product software
• Analyze test results and user feedback, and communicate with product development teams to assist in problem resolution
• Work on continuous improvement of test processes including metrics and automation integration
• Continuously assess product stability and compliance and provide good visibility to team
• Continuously evaluate and provide feedback on Garmin’s product development process to ensure appropriate participation and empowerment of the teams
• Participate in selection and deployment of software quality related tools and procedures
• Ensure optimal communication with customers (internal and external as applicable)
• Directly supervise various levels of software quality 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field OR a minimum of 4 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing a software quality/software testing role
• Experience and/or demonstrated capability in leading a software quality team
• Possess practical experience designing test plans and implementing structured software validation strategies relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the complete software development lifecycle and software quality processes relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Possess relevant experience creating and executing test plans, schedules and scripts relevant to Garmin’s business needs
• Demonstrate 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a hardware product development environment
• Exposure to outdoor adventure products (ex. hiking, diving, cycling, etc.)
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits