Principal IVD Software Architect – Regulated Diagnostics

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Principal IVD Software Engineer to shape the LCMS Clinical and Diagnostic software portfolio. This highly influential individual contributor role guides architecture, secure software development, and technology strategy across the Clinical Systems Development organization.

You will mentor engineers, influence regulatory-compliant practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for laboratories worldwide.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing commercial software in regulated environments (IVD/healthcare).
• Proven ability to lead architecture and engineering strategy.
• Experience with software verification, validation, traceability, and risk management.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and grow engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical authority for clinical and diagnostic software systems.
• Lead evaluation and design of architectures balancing performance, maintainability, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide development practices including verification, validation, and cybersecurity.
• Partner with cross-disciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and governance activities.

Skills

Principal Engineer leadership

Regulated software development

Software architecture

Threat modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Principal IVD Software Engineer to shape the LCMS Clinical and Diagnostic software portfolio. This highly influential individual contributor role guides architecture, secure software development, and technology strategy across the Clinical Systems Development organization.

You will mentor engineers, influence regulatory-compliant practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for laboratories worldwide.