> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4581654-senior-software-architect-cambridge-ma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4581654-senior-software-architect-cambridge-ma). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Software Architect (Cambridge, MA)

- **Company:** Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,000 - $249,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** DevOps, Graphics Software, Software Architecture, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs-and-careers/job/Cambridge-US-Massachusetts-United-States/Senior-Software-Architect--Cambridge--MA-_592596

## About the Role

* You have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
 * You've acquired 5+ years of experience in systems design, imaging algorithms, signal processing, and high-frequency wave principles; ultrasound/acoustics experience preferred.
 * Your skills include systems design, software architecture, imaging algorithms, signal processing, high-frequency wave principles, and cross-functional technical problem-solving.
 * You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
 * You're a systems-focused technical expert with a strong foundation in software, algorithms, signal processing, and high-frequency wave behavior, ideally including ultrasound or acoustics.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.

## Description

The Senior Software Architect (Cambridge, MA) will be responsible for leading the development activities of a relatively small cross functional project team within the Ultrasound R&D Imaging Software team, with responsibility for results; to continue improving and developing our platforms to enable development, testing, compliance and security teams to execute on their mission.

Your role:

 * Define and implement scalable architecture solutions aligned with product, platform, and nonfunctional requirements.
 * Lead architecture and design decisions across products, solutions, services, and software within release trains.
 * Apply deep software development expertise, healthcare standards, regulatory requirements, and customer environment knowledge.
 * Partner with Product Management, R&D, Software, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
 * Drive product/platform architecture and requirements with a 6-12 month planning horizon.
 * Lead innovation and technical trade-off discussions with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.
 * Apply I2M architecture and platform processes, ensuring alignment with Application Development and PDLM.
 * Leverage reusable platforms, technologies, and domain-specific solutions to improve development efficiency.