Software Architect – Embedded & IoT, Mother & Child Care

Job Title Software Architect – Embedded & IoT, Mother & Child Care Job Description In this role, you have the opportunity to Shape the embedded software and connectivity architecture for connected consumer products within our digital parenting ecosystem. You will work across devices, mobile applications and cloud-facing interfaces, using technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi and proprietary wireless communication. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with architecture ownership, guiding teams toward robust, secure, reusable and scalable solutions.   You are responsible for • Translate product needs, use cases and system constraints into clear software requirements and architecture decisions; • Define and maintain the embedded IoT software architecture in alignment with product and system architecture, including decomposition, interfaces, data flows and deployment views; • Own key quality attributes and technical trade-offs, including performance, reliability, security, power consumption, maintainability, testability and cost; • Define hardware–software, device–app and device–cloud interfaces, protocols and integration contracts; • Guide detailed design and implementation while remaining hands-on in critical areas, prototypes, architecture spikes and complex problem solving; • Establish reusable architectural patterns and building blocks across connected-product variants and platforms; • Work with product owners, system architects and engineering teams to refine scope, identify technical dependencies and build an executable architecture runway; • Lead technical reviews and architecture alignment across requirements, design, code and partner deliverables, ensuring key decisions are documented and traceable and that integration and quality issues are followed through to closure with internal teams and ODM/JDM development partners; • Support software verification strategy, integration planning, defect analysis and resolution of complex field or production issues; • Contribute to estimates, risk management, make-or-buy decisions and delivery planning for small to medium initiatives.   You are a part of The Philips business group Personal Health, which delivers innovative lifestyle solutions for personal well-being. Our brand promise delivers innovation that matters to you, meaning that our products are caring, innovative & impactful. The sector builds on a deep understanding of people's needs and aspirations to create innovations that help consumers achieve their lifestyle ambitions. The Mother & Child Care team is part of Personal Health, the Research and Development team is split over two main locations, Eindhoven and Shenzhen/Hong Kong supporting all innovation and product development activities. It focuses on the development of medically and non-medically endorsed lifestyle products. The team is responsible for the end-to-end development and Confidential - Default realization of new product propositions with the goal of driving business growth by bringing existing, differentiating and new product propositions to market. You’ll be reporting to the Functional Group Lead Software Development and will be working within a team of highly motivated developers, and you will be based in our Shenzhen site.   To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus. • At least 8 years of software development experience, including 3 or more years in a technical leadership role such as lead developer, software designer or architect for embedded, connected or IoT products. • Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns and refactoring; Experience in scrip