Software Architect - Medical Device

Job Description

Job Description

Software Architect - Medical Device

Software Architect

Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000 + full benefits & retirement plan Location: Burlington, MA area (Onsite, with consideration for hybrid flexibility) Industry: Medical Device Diagnostics

Must-Have Core Skills

• Medical Device Expertise: Proven experience developing software under ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or 21 CFR Part 820.30 regulations.
• Education & Experience: BS with 15+ years of experience OR MS with 10-15+ years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on & Architecture: Active proficiency in C++, Java, Angular, or Python, paired with deep expertise in distributed microservices architectures.
• Linux Systems: In-depth understanding of Linux OS internals (kernel, device drivers, filesystems) and tools like Yocto, CMake, and Docker.
• Leadership: Demonstrated track record mentoring technical team leads and driving platform-level design consistency.

About the Opportunity

Join a global leader in specialized medical diagnostics operating in over 30 countries. This stable, family-owned organization employs over 7,000 professionals and focuses on developing highly customized medical assays and biomaterials that directly impact patient care and hospital efficiency.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Software Manager for Architecture and Platforms, you will own the software architecture across multiple product lines. You will bridge high-level product strategy with execution, establishing technical standards, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring a secure, highly reliable software ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Ownership: Define and maintain the software architecture for core product lines to ensure long-term platform consistency.
• Team Leadership: Lead and align technical team leads and engineers with the product architecture vision.
• Execution & Scoping: Drive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and technical requirements alongside Product Owners and Functional Leads.
• Technical Quality: Conduct rigorous code/design reviews, develop proof-of-concepts, and write complex code to resolve high-priority platform challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Harmonize development efforts across global R&D software teams, Scrum Masters, and Quality Test Engineering.

Desired Premium Skills (A Plus)

• Experience with cybersecurity, threat modeling, or SE Linux.
• Experience within motor control domains or robotics job scheduling.
• Familiarity with Assembly, C, C#, or .NET frameworks.
• Minimal travel requirements (less than 5%).

About the Opportunity

Step into a high-impact leadership role with a global giant in specialized medical diagnostics. If you want your architectural decisions to directly improve hospital efficiency and patient care worldwide, this is your next career move.

Position Summary

As a Software Architect, you will own the technical blueprint for high-visibility software platforms. Reporting to the Software Manager for Architecture and Platforms, you will govern technology selection, architectural standards, and design practices across multiple product lines. You will bridge the gap between high-level product vision and hands-on execution, ensuring a reliable, high-quality software ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Ownership: Define and maintain the software architecture for key product lines to ensure platform consistency and scalability.
• Technical Leadership: Lead, mentor, and align technical team leads and software engineers with the long-term product vision.
• Project Scoping: Support requirements generation and drive product Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) alongside Product Owners and Functional Leadership.
• Hands-on Problem Solving: Perform code and design reviews, develop proof-of-concepts, and write complex code to resolve high-priority technical issues.
• Innovation & Research: Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies and industry trends to power next-generation product development.
• Global Collaboration: Harmonize development efforts across international R&D teams, Scrum Masters, and Quality Test Engineering.

Desired Premium Skills (A Plus, Not Required)

• Experience in medical device software development (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or 21 CFR Part 820.30).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, including threat modeling and SE Linux.
• Familiarity with motor control domains or robotics job scheduling.
• Experience with Assembly, C, C#, or .NET frameworks.

What Is on Offer

• Competitive base salary ($200k - $220k) tailored to experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Exceptional work-life balance with minimal travel requirements (less than 5%).

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