Senior / Principal Software Engineer

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Position Overview:

The Senior/Principal Software Engineer leads the design and development of complex software systems and serves as a technical authority within the Navico Group PD&E division. This role involves driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. The Senior Engineer is expected to lead by example, fostering innovation and quality through best practices, code reviews, and strategic planning. With deep expertise in system design and implementation, this role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of projects and elevating team performance.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Facilitate technical design sessions and conduct in-depth code reviews.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to align solutions with business objectives.
• Champion software quality through test automation, CI/CD, and best practices.
• Influence architectural direction and contribute to long-term technical strategy.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including system design and implementation.
• Expertise in software architecture, scalable system design, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and development frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Proficient with C and C++.
• Experienced with Make and CMake.
• Experienced with QT/QML or similar framework.
• Experienced developing applications for Linux, iOS, Android and Windows.
• Experienced with CAN bus.
• Experience with IoT ie. Thingsboard, MQTT, Mender and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading Agile teams or technical initiatives.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.
• Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems.
• Familiarity with embedded security, bootloaders, and firmware update mechanisms.
• Experienced developing Linux kernel drivers.
• Experienced bringing up new hardware from scratch.
• Experienced with networking technologies WiFi, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, Ethernet would be a bonus.
• Familiar with CI and DevOps (Azure, Jenkins, or similar).
• Familiar with Docker or similar.
• Strong ability to read and understand electronic schematics.

Working Conditions:

• Technical, hands-on position.
• On water testing on advanced prototypes and new products.
• Will work mainly with the New Zealand team in office but will have occasional need to partner with colleagues abroad.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive pension plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group:

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now!  
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 
 

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