Software Architect / Manager

Real Staffing Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing Group is seeking a hands-on Software Architect / Software Engineering Manager in the Twin Cities area to lead design, development, verification, and ongoing support of software and embedded firmware solutions.

You will blend technical architecture with people leadership, guiding cross‑functional teams through requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release activities while maintaining quality and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software and/or embedded systems experience.
• Experience leading technical projects or engineering teams.
• Experience with embedded systems, RTOS, and hardware/software integration.
• Strong background in modern software development practices and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with source control, work management, and CI/CD tools.
• Experience in regulated medical device development environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software and firmware architecture for new and existing products.
• Guide system design decisions, technical roadmaps, and integration strategies.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of development tools, frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for complex design challenges, troubleshooting efforts, and root‑cause investigations.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver software solutions that meet product and business requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release activities.
• Support project planning, workload balancing, scheduling, and technical risk management.
• Collaborate with external development partners and consultants when required.
• Drive software quality initiatives through verification, validation, and test automation strategies.
• Ensure development processes, documentation, and deliverables support applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Review and maintain design documentation, technical specifications, risk analyses, test protocols, and traceability records.
• Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes and product quality.
• Mentor and develop software engineers in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Foster strong communication across engineering, quality, regulatory, and product teams.
• Help scale engineering capabilities and contribute to organizational growth.

Skills

Senior software

Embedded systems

Architecture leadership

Agile methodologies

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

RTOS

Job description

Software Architect / Software Engineering Manager

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area (Onsite)

Travel: Less than 10%

About the Opportunity

A growing medical device organization is seeking a hands‑on Software Architect / Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, verification, and ongoing support of software and embedded firmware solutions. This role combines technical architecture, people leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration, making it ideal for an experienced software leader who enjoys remaining close to the technology while helping teams deliver high‑quality products.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define and maintain software and firmware architecture for new and existing products
• Guide system design decisions, technical roadmaps, and integration strategies
• Lead evaluation and adoption of development tools, frameworks, and engineering best practices
• Provide technical leadership for complex design challenges, troubleshooting efforts, and root‑cause investigations

Product Development & Delivery

• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver software solutions that meet product and business requirements
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release activities
• Support project planning, workload balancing, scheduling, and technical risk management
• Collaborate with external development partners and consultants when required

Quality & Compliance

• Drive software quality initiatives through verification, validation, and test automation strategies
• Ensure development processes, documentation, and deliverables support applicable quality system and regulatory requirements
• Review and maintain design documentation, technical specifications, risk analyses, test protocols, and traceability records
• Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes and product quality

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop software engineers in a collaborative, agile environment
• Foster strong communication across engineering, quality, regulatory, and product teams
• Help scale engineering capabilities and contribute to organizational growth

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience developing software and/or embedded systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading technical projects, architecture decisions, or engineering teams
• Experience with embedded systems, real‑time operating systems, and hardware/software integration
• Strong background in modern software development practices and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with source control, work management, and CI/CD tools
• Experience in regulated medical device development environments

Preferred

• Experience working on active implantable systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols and interfaces such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB, SPI, I2C, or similar technologies
• Experience developing solutions in C#/.NET or similar object‑oriented technologies.
• Familiarity with software lifecycle, cybersecurity, risk management, and quality‑focused development processes
• Technical leader with desire to grow into a larger leadership role

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to influence product architecture and engineering strategy
• High visibility role with meaningful impact on innovative technology development
• Blend of technical leadership and team management responsibilities
• Collaborative environment where engineering excellence and product quality are highly valued

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.