Software Architect

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall Software Architecture of a product line.
• Oversees and drives consistent use of the Software Platform across multiple product lines and business units.
• Ensures consistency in the underlying Software Platform across all products.
• Oversees and ensures shared application of technology, architecture, and design practices across programs in area of expertise.
• Performs and participates in code reviews and design reviews to ensure reliability, consistency, and that requirements are met.
• Supervises and coordinates technical aspects with technical team leads.
• Supports strategy for requirements generation and organization, ensuring functional requirements are consistent across products.
• Identifies and leads the use of third-party technology according to industry trends and quality objectives.
• Assists functional leads in producing realistic estimates of tasks.
• Drives product Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with Team Leads, POs, and Functional Leadership.
• Participates in writing complex software components for projects.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex software issues to ensure high reliability and performance.
• Coordinates development efforts with other technical groups, product owners, scrum masters, and quality test engineering.
• Assists software development leadership in performance management.
• Interfaces with R&D software teams across technology centers to drive alignment and harmonization.
• Mentors team members in complex problem resolution.

Requirements

• Requires a BS in Engineering with at least 15 years of experience or an MS Degree with at least 10 years of experience in a degreed field.
• Demonstrated interest in managing a product development effort.
• Mastery of programming languages like C++ and QML.
• Works independently with effective time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills to align software engineers with product architecture vision.
• Basic project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in Software Medical Devices development following ISO 13485, IEC 62304 / 21 CFR Part 820.30 is highly desired.
• Sound understanding of Linux Operating System, device drivers, IOCTLs, CAPS, TLS Sockets, Serial & USB ports.
• Good understanding of Design Patterns, framework libraries such as Qt/QML and Boost.
• Knowledge of distributed design architecture like microservices, messaging, and embedded protocols.
• Familiarity with Yocto, CMake, shell scripting, Docker, and VMs.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, and SE Linux.
• Travel requirements: 5% domestic and international travel.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Software Medical Devices development that follows ISO 13485, IEC 62304 / 21 CFR Part 820.30.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 15+ years of experience or MS Degree with 10+ years of experience.