Remote Principal Software Architect — Medical Devices

MBO Partners; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

MBO Partners seeks a senior software consultant to guide a medical device platform that blends hardware, software and user experience. You will assess the current architecture, identify gaps and risks, and recommend a scalable focus for future growth while remaining close to technical detail.

You’ll work with engineers, UI designers, clinical development and marketing teams, shaping architecture, improving performance and usability, and helping plan future team structure and capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience.
• Experience as a software architect or senior technical leader.
• Strong background in medical device software or another regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience with C++, Linux, and Python.
• Embedded software experience.
• Experience working with UI designers or graphic designers.
• Background in hardware and software integration.
• Strong communication skills across teams.
• Comfortable contributing in a consulting role and getting into the weeds when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review current software architecture, UI strategy, and development processes.
• Identify technical gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend changes to improve scalability, supportability, and future growth.
• Work with front end, back end, and embedded software teams.
• Partner with UI designers and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support resource planning and future team structure discussions.

Skills

Software architecture

C++

Linux

Python

Embedded software

Cross-functional collaboration

Consulting mindset

Job description

MBO Partners seeks a senior software consultant to guide a medical device platform that blends hardware, software and user experience. You will assess the current architecture, identify gaps and risks, and recommend a scalable focus for future growth while remaining close to technical detail.

You’ll work with engineers, UI designers, clinical development and marketing teams, shaping architecture, improving performance and usability, and helping plan future team structure and capabilities.