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# Senior Software Architect

- **Company:** Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- **Location:** EINDHOVEN, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €6,516
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, 3D Rendering, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DirectX (Software), Github, OpenGL, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Computational Geometry, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Model-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Technical Debt, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, C++14, Docker
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5955988802

## About the Role

* Education: MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
 * Experience: 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years as a Software Architect, Technical Product Owner, or Staff Engineer in an Agile environment.
 * Strong software engineering foundation: Proven expertise in high-performance software, design patterns, SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, TDD, and modern development practices.
 * Hands-on technical expertise: Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C++20), 3D rendering (DirectX/OpenGL), computational geometry, and performance optimization.
 * Modern development practices: Experience with CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, package management, deployment automation, and cloud technologies.
 * Architectural leadership: Ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear architectural decisions, roadmaps, and actionable solutions.
 * Leadership and communication: Ability to inspire and mentor engineers, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across technical and business disciplines.

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

AS a Senior Software Architect you will shape the future of image-guided therapy by defining and driving the software architecture and technical roadmap for our 3D Interventional Applications for IGT Systems. Combine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership to deliver innovative, high-performance clinical solutions.

Your Role

 * Drive technical strategy: Define and execute the software roadmap, leveraging modern technologies, AI, model-driven development, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.
 * Own software architecture: Ensure scalable, modular, maintainable, and extensible designs. Drive architectural consistency, manage cross-project interfaces, and guide key technical decisions.
 * Balance innovation and delivery: Accelerate product development while managing technical debt, performance, and long-term sustainability.
 * Stay hands-on: Apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide implementation.
 * Provide technical leadership: Inspire, coach, and mentor engineers, fostering engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high-performing teams.
 * Collaborate globally: Work within an international, multidisciplinary R&D organization, partnering with teams across Philips Image Guided Therapy Systems.