Software Architect Staff

Zimmer, Inc.•Fremont, CA

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About The Position

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised. What You Can Expect Monogram's surgeon-guided semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to Zimmer Biomet's already broad suite of customer-centric technology solutions. By joining this team you will be taking part in cutting edge technology used to improve patient outcomes and relieve pain for patients across the globe. We are looking for a a technically strong Software Architect to lead the architectural design and technical strategy of advanced medical imaging and visualization solutions. The ideal candidate should have industry experience with deep expertise in C++, Qt, MITK, VTK, OpenGL, and Linux, and a proven record of driving high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software systems in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.
Hands-on software development experience, including system design and architecture
Advanced proficiency in C++ (with modern standards and best practices)
Deep experience with Qt framework (GUI, multithreading, Signals/Slots, custom widgets)

Nice To Haves

Expertise in MITK and VTK for building medical imaging applications
Strong understanding of OpenGL for real-time rendering and graphics optimization
Extensive experience with Linux for development and deployment
Proven ability to define and document software architectures, interfaces, and system components
Strong grasp of software design patterns, performance optimization, and large-scale system design
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git)
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Define and drive the overall software architecture for C++/Qt-based medical imaging platforms
Design scalable, modular, and high-performance systems integrating MITK, VTK, OpenGL, and Linux
Guide technical decisions, conduct design and architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across R&D, Product, QA, and UX to align architecture with product goals
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior developers
Identify and mitigate architectural risks and ensure system robustness and maintainability
Stay up-to-date of emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into product architecture
Contribute to strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and long-term platform evolution
Ensure technical documentation is comprehensive