Software Architect - Embedded

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in the development of innovative diagnostic technologies. Driven by a commitment to improving patient care, the company focuses on delivering integrated, high-quality diagnostic solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and hospital efficiency.
The Embedded Software Architect will serve as a key technical leader across multiple software product lines. This role is responsible for defining and enforcing architectural best practices, guiding the integration of modern technologies, and ensuring a consistent implementation across development teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in embedded systems and software design for regulated medical devices, with a passion for innovation, quality, and scalable software architecture. Key Responsibilities

• Own the embedded software architecture across a suite of medical device products.
• Drive standardization and reuse of software platforms and modules across development teams and product lines.
• Provide technical leadership in the adoption of robust architecture, design patterns, and development practices.
• Participate in technical design and code reviews to ensure alignment with architectural goals and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including systems engineering, quality assurance, and hardware teams to ensure cohesive product development.
• Contribute to system-level functional requirements and detailed design documentation.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party software components to meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on work breakdown structures, task estimation, and sprint planning in coordination with product owners and team leads.
• Actively participate in hands-on development of complex software components.
• Resolve complex issues and ensure high performance, reliability, and maintainability of the software.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in problem-solving and design activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project management, scrum masters, and quality engineering teams to align development milestones and test strategies.
• Collaborate with other technical centers and engineering teams across the organization to ensure global alignment and architectural consistency.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to peers on complex design issues and embedded development best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in embedded product development environments.
• Proficient in C++, QML, and experience with embedded Linux systems.
• Experience in safety-critical or FDA-regulated software development environments, including familiarity with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and 21 CFR Part 820.30.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Effective communicator with strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of Linux internals, device drivers, and communication interfaces (USB, serial, TLS, IOCTL).
• Expertise in software design principles, frameworks (e.g., Qt/QML, Boost), and design patterns.
• Experience with microservices architecture, embedded messaging protocols, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Yocto, CMake, Docker, shell scripting, and virtual machine environments.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems, including threat modeling and SELinux.