Distinguished Software Architect, Digital Product R&D
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
As the Distinguished Software Architect on the AI&T R&D Digital Product team, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, AI-enabled and cloud-enabled software solutions for regulated medical-device products, while driving architectural strategy, leveraging Generative AI to accelerate software development, and mentoring teams in a complex, highly regulated environment.
Job description
- Lead architectural design and full-stack development across mobile and web platforms, ensuring scalable and reusable code aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define software requirements and translate them into robust, compliant solutions.
- Mentor development teams on best practices in software development, DevOps, and Agile methodologies, fostering continuous improvement.
- Drive risk management and quality assurance through rigorous validation, documentation, and adherence to medical device software standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
- Contribute to strategic planning, including roadmap development, system architecture decisions, and innovation initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
This is a fully on-site role based at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field, with 10 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Progressive software engineering experience, including significant experience in software architecture and full-stack development.
- Experience developing software for regulated medical devices or healthcare products, with knowledge of medical-device software lifecycle, risk management, verification/validation, and standards such as IEC 62304.
- Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-based and cloud-native software solutions, including scalable architectures, APIs, services, data platforms, security, and DevOps.
- Demonstrated fluency with Generative AI tools and technologies, including hands-on use of AI coding assistants/agents and LLM-based development workflows, with the ability to identify practical applications of GenAI to software engineering and product development.
- Experience leading architecture and development across web, mobile, and/or distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, design, quality, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience developing software roadmaps and making system-level architecture decisions.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience in developing software using languages such as .NET, .NET Core, Angular, Python, React Native, or Java (Android Studio), & infrastructure automation skills
- Database experience, including knowledge of Microsoft SQL and mySQL
- Experience in the full SDLC
- Ability to work closely with product, engineering and design teams
- Working with leadership and senior management in developing a software development roadmap and mobile strategy
- Experience working on Agile teams
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field, with 10 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Progressive software engineering experience, including significant experience in software architecture and full-stack development.
- Experience developing software for regulated medical devices or healthcare products, with knowledge of medical-device software lifecycle, risk management, verification/validation, and standards such as IEC 62304.
- Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-based and cloud-native software solutions, including scalable architectures, APIs, services, data platforms, security, and DevOps.
- Demonstrated fluency with Generative AI tools and technologies, including hands-on use of AI coding assistants/agents and LLM-based development workflows, with the ability to identify practical applications of GenAI to software engineering and product development.
- Experience leading architecture and development across web, mobile, and/or distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, design, quality, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience developing software roadmaps and making system-level architecture decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Unlimited PTO
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.