Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AI&T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.
How you will make an impact:
As the Distinguished Software Architect on the AI&T R&D Digital Product team, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, AI-enabled and cloud-enabled software solutions for regulated medical-device products, while driving architectural strategy, leveraging Generative AI to accelerate software development, and mentoring teams in a complex, highly regulated environment.
- Lead architectural design and full-stack development across mobile and web platforms, ensuring scalable and reusable code aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define software requirements and translate them into robust, compliant solutions.
- Mentor development teams on best practices in software development, DevOps, and Agile methodologies, fostering continuous improvement.
- Drive risk management and quality assurance through rigorous validation, documentation, and adherence to medical device software standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
- Contribute to strategic planning, including roadmap development, system architecture decisions, and innovation initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
This is a fully on-site role based at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field, with 10 years of experience relevant experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Progressive software engineering experience, including significant experience in software architecture and full-stack development.
- Experience developing software for regulated medical devices or healthcare products, with knowledge of medical-device software lifecycle, risk management, verification/validation, and standards such as IEC 62304.
- Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-based and cloud-native software solutions, including scalable architectures, APIs, services, data platforms, security, and DevOps.
- Demonstrated fluency with Generative AI tools and technologies, including hands-on use of AI coding assistants/agents and LLM-based development workflows, with the ability to identify practical applications of GenAI to software engineering and product development.
- Experience leading architecture and development across web, mobile, and/or distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience working closely with product, engineering, design, quality, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience developing software roadmaps and making system-level architecture decisions.
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience in developing software using languages such as .NET, .NET Core, Angular, Python, React Native, or Java (Android Studio), & infrastructure automation skills
- Database experience, including knowledge of Microsoft SQL and mySQL
- Experience in the full SDLC
- Ability to work closely with product, engineering and design teams
- Working with leadership and senior management in developing a software development roadmap and mobile strategy
- Experience working on Agile teams
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $159,000 - $226,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
- Alternatively, a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field with 10 years of relevant experience
- Progressive software engineering experience with significant software architecture and full-stack development experience
- Experience developing software for regulated medical devices or healthcare products
- Knowledge of medical-device software lifecycle, risk management, verification, validation, and IEC 62304
- Experience designing and delivering cloud-based or cloud-native software solutions, including architectures, APIs, services, data platforms, security, and DevOps
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools, AI coding assistants, agents, and LLM-based development workflows
- Experience leading architecture and development across web, mobile, or distributed systems
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation
- Experience collaborating with product, engineering, design, quality, regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience developing software roadmaps and making system-level architecture decisions
- Experience with .NET, .NET Core, Angular, Python, React Native, or Java Android development
- Database experience with Microsoft SQL and MySQL
- Experience working on Agile teams
- Experience working with leadership and senior management on software development roadmaps and mobile strategy
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
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