PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Are you ready to shape the future of infection prevention technology?

At Nanosonics, we are global leaders in infection prevention, and we’re looking for a Principal Software Architect to join our high-performing R&D team. This is a strategic and technical leadership role, central to driving the design, architecture, and execution of embedded software solutions across our global portfolio.

About the role:

As the Principal Software Architect, you will:

• Own the system design and architecture of all embedded software platforms across Nanosonics projects.
• Set the technical direction and drive software engineering discipline, best practices, and quality.
• Act as design authority and technical decision-maker for all embedded software initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across R&D and influence our global product strategy.
• Mentor and coach engineers, build capability, and foster innovation.
• Guide software architecture, risk management, requirements, and compliance across the full lifecycle.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, innovative, and high-impact product delivery.

Your Impact:

You will:

• Champion cross-functional collaboration aligned with our values: Collaboration, Innovation, Discipline, Agility, Will to Win.
• Translate customer needs into powerful, scalable software solutions.
• Lead and inspire teams through technical complexity and organisational change.
• Strengthen our IP portfolio through innovative technical development and strategic patents.
• Set benchmarks in design excellence, technical rigour, and embedded software architecture.

What you bring:

• 15+ years in software engineering with deep technical leadership experience.
• Expertise in microcontroller/microprocessor platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex, RISC-V).
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO), and protocols (CAN, Ethernet, BLE, etc.).
• Ability to architect layered software solutions (HAL, middleware, application).
• Demonstrated ability to lead software teams, set standards, and align technical and business objectives.
• Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies, and relevant compliance & regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, and engage across all levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)
• 10+ years relevant experience in embedded software and architecture

Leadership Expectations:

You are a proven leader who:

• Thinks strategically, influences decisively, and leads with integrity.
• Champions change, collaboration, and innovation.
• Holds yourself and others accountable to deliver exceptional results.
• Mentors and empowers others, fostering a high-performance culture.

Why Nanosonics?

• Global leader in infection prevention technology
• Cutting-edge R&D environment
• Meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare safety
• Inclusive, innovative, and values-driven culture

Ready to lead the future of embedded systems at Nanosonics?

Apply now to join a company that’s redefining what’s possible in infection prevention.