Embedded Software Architect Product Platforms Getinge Critical Care

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Getinge Critical Care in Solna is now strengthening our product development organization with an Embedded software architect for our new Platform Development team. At Critical Care we develop tomorrow’s intensive care products and equipment, and we are in an intensive period of change and expansion. In this role you will be a key player within our R&D organization and will take an active part in shaping our future products and technical solutions.

The position offers you a great opportunity to make a difference in the architecture of our future products.

About this opportunity

We are developing the most advanced ventilators in the world. To continue this vision, we need a software architect to drive and implement embedded solutions for our future products. We seek an individual with a passion for software and electronics, who is not afraid to get their hands dirty.

Why this role matters

• Be one of the drivers in our new Platform Development core team.
• Design, implement and develop a future-proof, modular platform for new medical devices.
• Build and guide a high-performing core team — aligning technical, operational, and business goals in a software context.
• Drive execution end-to-end — balancing innovation, regulatory demands, and speed-to-market. Make high-impact decisions daily while keeping priorities clear and momentum strong.

Your main responsibilities and tasks will be:

• Be part of the core team in a groundbreaking development program to ensure the creation of the world's best medical devices.
• Develop and own the software architecture in complex embedded medical devices, including connectivity to external systems.
• Develop modular and robust embedded software that can be effectively enhanced and maintained in the future.
• Ensure that software methodologies and tools are effective, fast, robust, and compliant.
• Hands-on work with software is essential. Developing robust and future-proof embedded software will require interaction with stakeholders, architectural work, and developing software and hardware.

The position is based at our site in Solna but offers the flexibility to work from home when suitable.   The role requires occasional international travel. You will be reporting to the Head of Platform Development in Critical Care.

You will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience of software development, including work in highly regulated industry (med-tech, automotive, or high-tech preferred).
• Strong leadership that unites cross-functional teams behind a bold vision.
• Deep technical know-how in embedded systems, software, electronics, and mechanics.
• Expertise in distributed embedded systems based on Linux and embedded OS's.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks, including hardware integration. Experience in self-test and production test systems.
• Proven success managing both internal and external development partners.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and modern product-development processes.
• Fluent English. Swedish (or willingness to learn) is an advantage.
• Exposure to regulated environments (ISO 13485 / FDA 21 CFR 820) is highly meritorious.

To succeed in this position, you need to be an entrepreneurial, decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced settings. You turn ambitious ideas into reality, inspire teams, and navigate obstacles to deliver cutting-edge products that save lives.

Application

Applications will be reviewed continually, and we therefore recommend sending us your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2025-10-10.  We kindly ask you to submit your application in our recruitment system by clicking the “apply now” button. Due to GDPR regulations we do not accept applications via e-mail.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Johan Widman at johan.widman@getinge.com or Talent Acquisition Manager Emma Paulsson at emma.paulsson@getinge.com.     

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

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