Principal Software Architect; Hybrid, Boston

Job Details

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice. At Haemonetics, we continue to invest in exceptional technical leadership to drive the evolution of our software platforms. If you are looking for a role where architectural vision translates directly into real‑world impact and where you can influence modern engineering practices in a regulated, mission‑critical environment, this opportunity may be the right fit.

We are seeking a Principal Software Architect who is both strategic and hands‑on, capable of navigating complex distributed systems while guiding engineering teams through modernization and cloud transformation efforts. In this role, you will help define the blueprint for next‑generation platforms, mentor engineers, and ensure our solutions remain scalable, secure, and compliant.

• Design and evolve modern distributed systems, cloud‑native solutions, and edge‑computing components.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through prototyping, architectural spikes, and code reviews.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and patterns that ensure quality and consistency across teams.
• Partner with product, engineering, and regulatory groups to deliver compliant, high‑quality platforms.
• Drive modernization efforts — refactor legacy systems, migrate to modern architectures, and enable new capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide long‑term technical strategy.
• Mentor engineers and support a strong, forward‑thinking engineering culture.

• 8+ years of software architecture experience across distributed or enterprise‑scale systems.
• Strong background in .NET or Java, and experience with JavaScript (JS).
• Industry experience in healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms — AWS preferred — and secure systems design.
• Expertise in microservices, event‑driven architectures, APIs, and modern architecture patterns (layered, hexagonal, CQRS, DDD).
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (e.g., Terraform).
• The ability to communicate architectural direction clearly across both technical and non‑technical teams.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Working with edge‑computing patterns.
• Knowing regulatory frameworks like FDA/ISO 13485/IEC 62304/HIPAA or building data‑intensive and real‑time systems.

Success in this role means you bring clarity to complex technical landscapes and help teams execute with confidence. You define architectures that scale, comply, and withstand the demands of modern healthcare software. You elevate engineering culture through mentorship, and you help the organization innovate and modernize without compromising quality or safety.

Pay Transparency:
The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate’s location, education, job‑knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics’ employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non‑sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms.

Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role. In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, “flexible time off” for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits.

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The base salary range for this role is: $–$/Annual.