Software Architect​/Manager

Position: Software Architect / Manager
Software Architect / Software Engineering Manager

Location:

Twin Cities Metro Area (Onsite)
Travel:
Less than 10%
About the OpportunityA 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 valuedEOE 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  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.

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