Principal Software Architect

Posted 5 days ago

mbo partnersSacramento (CA)

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$100- $150 Per hour

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About the role

Location: Remote; Ability to work hybrid in Irvine, CA preferred

Duration: long term (24+ months)

Expected Hours: 40 hours weekly

Pay range: $100- $150 Per hour

No third parties. We are engaging directly with candidates only. Do you enjoy stepping into complex technical problems and helping shape what comes next? We are looking for a senior software consultant who can help guide the next phase of a medical device platform that brings together hardware, software, and user experience. This is a strong fit for someone who has spent years building software, has grown into architecture and advisory work, and still likes to stay close enough to the technical details to make a real impact. In this role, you will assess the current software architecture, identify gaps and scaling risks, and recommend where the team should focus its energy to support future growth. You’ll work alongside engineers, UI designers, clinical development, and marketing teams, and you’ll also collaborate with existing software resources to help shape a more scalable architecture and a stronger user experience.

What You’ll Do:

Review current software architecture, UI strategy, and development processes
Identify technical gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Recommend changes to improve scalability, supportability, and future growth
Work with front end, back end, and embedded software teams
Partner with UI designers and other cross-functional stakeholders
Help guide development decisions in a regulated medical device environment
Support resource planning and future team structure discussions

What We’re Looking For:

15+ years of software development experience
Strong background in medical device software or another regulated industry
Experience as a software architect or senior technical leader
Hands-on experience with C++, Linux, and Python
Embedded software experience
Experience working with UI designers or graphic designers
Background in hardware and software integration
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams
Comfortable contributing in a consulting role and getting into the weeds when needed

Nice to Have:

Experience with medical device capital equipment
Experience with Class II or Class III devices
Background in procedural or clinical environments
Experience with real-time data visualization, system monitoring, or workflow-driven design
Experience with data import/export, logging, automation, or cybersecurity

Eligibility Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check. As a contractor, you will be paid for the time you work; this does not include paid time off (PTO) or holidays. If you participate in our Payroll Services (W2) engagement, you may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave (PSL), depending on your work location and state-specific regulations.

Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this opportunity is $100-150.00 per hour. The range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation reasonably expected to be offered for this opportunity at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, engagement structure, and applicable work location within the range provided.

Benefits: Depending on employment classification and eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability coverage; commuter benefits; and retirement plans. Eligibility for specific benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans. Additional Compensation: This position is not eligible for additional compensation.

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