About this role
Job title: MI Software Principal Architect
About the Role As the Molecular Imaging (MI) Principal Architect, you will lead the software architectural vision and execution for MI PET and SPECT systems. This role is pivotal in shaping the software architecture that powers MI products, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and clinically impactful. You will collaborate across engineering, systems, and clinical teams to deliver differentiated solutions that advance diagnostic precision and operational efficiency in nuclear medicine.
What You'll Do
- Architecture Leadership & Execution: Own and drive technical architecture discussions across MI software subsystems and products. Define and evolve the architecture for MI software platforms, balancing legacy integration with modern design principles. Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps aligned with MI product strategy and clinical needs. Ensure software architectural decisions are translated into implementable designs and consistently realized across development teams. Review and approve critical design decisions and system-level tradeoffs. Participate in architecture governance and ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory standards.
- Technology Strategy & Innovation: Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into MI software solutions. Drive software modernization efforts. Collaborate with the Imaging Architect Office and MI systems teams to define the long-term technology runway for PET/SPECT modalities. Lead the design, implementation, and governance of safe, compliant agentic AI use across the organization's software development life cycle.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with MI systems engineering, clinical applications, and hardware teams to ensure cohesive system-level architecture. Guide early-stage stakeholder engagement and support integration with legacy and future-state systems. Influence and align global teams on architectural direction and technical standards.
- Operational & Business Acumen: Ensure architectural decisions support operational stability, serviceability, and lifecycle cost optimization. Translate architectural strategies into measurable business and clinical outcomes, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Support capital and operational planning through informed technology choices and risk assessments.
- Mentorship & Talent Development: Mentor staff and engineers within the MI software team, fostering architectural depth and leadership growth. Contribute to the development of the technical career path and talent pipeline within the MI organization.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience.