Software Architect

Kelly Services; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Bedford, MA, is seeking a Software Architect to define architectural direction across multiple medical device software platforms. You will influence global engineering strategy and work with embedded Linux, C++, Java, Python, and Angular to deliver mission-critical software.

The role combines hands-on design with technical leadership, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with product management and QA to ensure robust, scalable solutions for healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 17+ years or Master's with 15+ years in software engineering.
• Architecting large-scale, complex software systems is required.
• Expert-level development in C++, Java, Python, and Angular.
• Strong Linux kernel, device drivers, networking, and filesystems experience.
• Experience in embedded software and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of microservices, messaging, and embedded protocols.
• Experience with Docker, virtualization, CMake, Yocto, and shell scripting.
• Strong design, architecture, and technical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and own software architecture across multiple product lines.
• Establish design standards and architectural best practices.
• Develop architecture docs, specs, and design artifacts.
• Lead architecture and code reviews and design sessions.
• Design and develop proofs-of-concept for new technologies.
• Build and enhance complex components across embedded and application layers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, QA, and global teams.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies into platforms.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues in software and embedded environments.
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Software architecture

Large-scale systems

C++ / Java / Python / Angular

Linux kernel & embedded

Embedded software

Microservices & messaging

Docker / virtualization / CMake / Yoct

Software design leadership

Communication & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

CMake

Yocto

Shell scripting

Job description

$175000 - $225000

Our client is a global leader in medical diagnostics, developing innovative technologies that support hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers around the world. With decades of industry leadership and a strong commitment to research and development, the company continues to invest in next-generation diagnostic platforms that improve patient care through advanced software and instrumentation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Software Architect to join a highly collaborative R&D organization responsible for designing software platforms used in mission-critical medical devices. You'll help define the architecture for multiple product lines, influence technical strategy across global engineering teams, and work with modern embedded and enterprise technologies to build software that directly impacts healthcare worldwide.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's degree with 15+ years

• Extensive experience architecting large-scale, complex software systems

• Expert-level development experience with C++, Java, Python, and Angular

• Strong Linux expertise, including kernel, device drivers, networking, bootloaders, and filesystems

• Experience developing embedded software and distributed systems

• Knowledge of microservices architecture, messaging frameworks, and embedded communication protocols

• Experience with Docker, virtualization, CMake, Yocto, and shell scripting

• Strong software design, architecture, and technical leadership experience

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing regulated medical devices

• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or FDA software development processes

• Cybersecurity experience, including threat modeling and SELinux

• Background in robotics, motor control, or industrial automation

• Experience integrating third-party software and hardware technologies

• Agile/Scrum development experience

• Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams

What You Will Be Doing

• Define and own the software architecture across multiple product lines

• Establish software design standards and architectural best practices

• Develop software architecture documentation, technical specifications, and design artifacts

• Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions

• Design and develop proof-of-concept solutions for new technologies

• Build and enhance complex software components across embedded and application layers

• Collaborate with product management, engineering, QA, and global development teams

• Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies into existing platforms

• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across software and embedded environments

• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects

Tech Breakdown

• 30% Software Architecture & System Design

• 25% Embedded Linux Development

• 20% C++ / Java / Python Development

• 15% Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 10% Research, Proof of Concepts & Technology Evaluation

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands-On Development & Architecture

• 30% Technical Leadership & Design Reviews

• 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 10% Planning, Documentation & Mentorship

The Offer

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite in Bedford, MA)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Opportunity to work on next-generation medical technologies that directly improve patient outcomes

• Long-term career growth within a stable, globally recognized healthcare technology organization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.