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Skills Alliance

Senior Software Architect

Skills Alliance, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Senior Software Architect – Medical Device R&D

Department: Research & Development – Software Engineering We are seeking a

Senior Software Architect

with

direct, hands‑on experience developing software for regulated medical devices . This role is part of the

R&D engineering team

and focuses on bringing innovative medical technologies from concept through design and verification - all in alignment with

FDA QSR, EU MDR , and

international safety standards . Applications without direct experience in regulated medical device software will not be considered. Responsibilities

Define, document, and maintain

software architecture and system‑level design

in compliance with

FDA QSR ,

EU MDR , and

IEC 62304 . Collaborate with cross‑functional R&D teams - including

hardware, systems, quality, and regulatory

- to ensure safe, effective, and compliant software solutions. Lead architectural decision‑making, ensuring traceability between

requirements, design, implementation, and verification . Establish and maintain

software design controls , including risk management per

ISO 14971

and usability engineering under

IEC 62366 . Provide

technical leadership

in software lifecycle planning, configuration management, and interface definition. Review and approve design documentation, risk analyses, and verification plans to ensure architectural consistency and compliance. Mentor software engineers and contribute to

continuous improvement

of R&D processes and toolchains. Support

cybersecurity, data privacy , and

interoperability considerations

in line with AAMI TIR57 and IEC 81001‑5‑1. Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 8+ years

of software development experience, with at least

4 years in medical device software architecture or design . Deep understanding of

IEC 62304 ,

ISO 13485 ,

ISO 14971 , and

FDA design controls . Proven track record architecting

embedded ,

connected , or

cloud‑integrated medical systems . Strong background in

C++, C#, or Python ; experience with software frameworks and toolchains for regulated environments. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills - able to bridge software, hardware, and regulatory perspectives. #SaMD #MedTech #DigitalHealth #MedicalDevices #SystemsEngineering #IEC62304 #HealthTech Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Manufacturing Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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