The Principal Firmware Architect is the foundational leadership role for the Medical device firmware R&D; team. This is a dual-track position combining people management with principal-level

technical authority. You will build and lead a core engineering team, define the firmware platform

strategy across the device portfolio, and serve as the regulatory and technical authority for all firmware

deliverables. This role reports to senior R&D; leadership and has full accountability for team outcomes,

quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :
- Build, lead, and grow a team of core firmware engineers across two pods Safety & Platform

and Systems & Integration.
- Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention for the

entire firmware team.
- Define firmware platform roadmap across multiple medical device product generations,

balancing innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as the principal firmware technical authority accountable for architectural quality,

platform coherence, and design decisions across all programs.




- Own IEC 62304 SDLC process framework and ISO 14971 risk management sign-off across all

firmware deliverables.
- Drive resolution of critical field issues, CAPAs, and field safety corrective actions (FSCAs) as the

firmware domain authority.
- Establish firmware quality metrics (defect density, static analysis compliance, code coverage)

and run continuous improvement programs.
- Partner with Systems Architecture, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical teams to ensure

firmware supports device-level requirements.
- Represent the firmware team in global program reviews, executive stakeholder reporting, and

cross-site technical forums.
- Exhibits hands-on embedded software development, Evaluate and introduce recent tools,

methodologies, and development practices to improve team productivity and firmware quality.

Required Qualifications :
- B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics, Embedde

📌 Firmware Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zydus Medtech
📍 Bengaluru