Senior System Architect - Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA or Bothell, WA)

Job TitleSenior System Architect - Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA or Bothell, WA)Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for setting the direction for the next generation of Philips Ultrasound imaging platforms. As a Senior Systems Architect, you will lead system-level architecture across hardware, software, imaging, transducers, and clinical needs, shaping technology strategy, key product decisions, and future engineering talent.Your role:Own the long-range architecture vision and technology roadmap for ultrasound imaging platforms, aligning platform strategy with product, portfolio, clinical, and business objectives.Establish architecture principles, platform interfaces, and system-level decision frameworks, translating cross-functional requirements into scalable platform strategies and measurable outcomes.Serve as the technical authority for major programs from concept through launch, governing critical trade-offs across performance, reliability, cost, risk, and architectural integrity.Set the technology agenda for emerging capabilities and future platforms, directing modeling, prototyping, integration, verification, validation, and risk-reduction strategies to enable evidence-based decisions.Provide organizational and technical leadership across product generations, influencing senior leaders, suppliers, and technology partners while mentoring architects and senior engineers and strengthening systems-thinking capabilities.You're the right fit if:You have a Master’s Degree in a related discipline; PhD preferred.You've acquired 10+ years of industry and/or academic experience in Ultrasound System Architecture, System Design, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent, including significant time as lead architect or technical authority on complex products.You have a track record of defining platform architectures that shipped and scaled across multiple products or generations. You've made high-consequence technology decisions that balance clinical value, risk, quality, cost, and long-term platform strategy.You lead through influence, earning the trust of senior leaders and developing other architects. You bring deep command of design controls and risk management, and you're energized by turning new technology into responsible, differentiated products. You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.How we work togetherWe believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.This is an office role.About PhilipsWe are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.Learn more about our business.Discover our rich and exciting history.Learn more about our purpose.Learn more about our culture.Philips Transparency DetailsThe pay range for this position in Bothell, WA and Cambridge, MA is $115,000 to $182,000.The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Additional InformationUS work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA or Bothell, WA.#LI-PH1#LI-OFFICEThis requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.Job SummaryJob number: 592279Profession: Software development