Job Title: Lead Software Architect – Endoscopy Platform Department: Research & Development – Endoscopy Location: Vapi, Gujarat. Reports To: Head – R&D; Job Purpose: To define, architect, and lead the development of next-generation software platforms for flexible endoscopy systems, including video processors, camera systems, imaging applications, connectivity solutions, AI-enabled workflows, and embedded software frameworks. The role is responsible for establishing scalable, secure, high-performance, and regulatory-compliant software architectures that support current and future endoscopy products while ensuring superior clinical visualization, interoperability, reliability, and maintainability. Key Responsibilities: 1. Software Architecture & Platform Strategy • Define and own the overall software architecture for endoscopy imaging platforms. • Establish scalable software frameworks supporting multiple product families and future technology roadmaps. • Design modular and reusable software architectures that reduce development effort and improve maintainability. • Define system partitioning across embedded processors, FPGA platforms, operating systems, middleware, and application layers. • Develop software platform strategies supporting HD, Full HD, 4K, and future imaging technologies. • Drive architectural decisions balancing performance, scalability, cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements. 2. Endoscopy Imaging & Video Platform Architecture • Architect real-time video acquisition, processing, recording, streaming, and display systems. • Define software frameworks for image enhancement and clinical visualization technologies. • Collaborate with imaging scientists and algorithm teams for integration of: Noise Reduction White Balance Color Enhancement Dynamic Contrast Optimization Digital Zoom Image Stabilization Image Sharpening AI-Assisted Visualization • Define low-latency video processing pipelines for clinical applications. • Support integration of future AI and computer vision technologies into endoscopy platforms. 3. Embedded & System Software Architecture • Architect software solutions for Linux-based and RTOS-based embedded platforms. • Define software interfaces for: CMOS Image Sensors FPGA Platforms Video Processors Light Source Systems Camera Control Units Storage Devices User Interface Systems • Establish hardware abstraction layers (HAL), middleware frameworks, and application software structures. • Define system startup, diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault management architectures. • Drive software optimization for performance, memory utilization, and reliability. 4. Connectivity,
Interoperability & Digital Platforms • Architect secure communication frameworks for connected endoscopy systems. • Define integration strategies for: USB 3.0 Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth TCP/IP Cloud Platforms • Support interoperability with hospital information systems and digital healthcare ecosystems. • Establish frameworks for remote diagnostics, software updates, and serviceability. • Define cybersecurity architectures aligned with medical device security requirements. 5. AI, Computer Vision & Advanced Visualization • Define architecture for AI-assisted endoscopy applications. • Support integration of: Lesion Detection Polyp Detection Tissue Classification Computer Vision Algorithms Clinical Decision Support Systems • Collaborate with AI and data science teams to deploy machine learning models in real-time clinical environments. • Establish software frameworks for future intelligent endoscopy solutions. 6. Software Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure software architecture compliance with: IEC 62304 IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-1-2 ISO 13485 ISO 14971 FDA Design Controls EU MDR Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidelines • Participate in risk analysis, hazard assessments, and software safety classifications. • Define software lifecycle processes, traceability frameworks, and quality metrics. • Support regulatory submissions, audits, and technical documentation activities. 7. Technical Leadership & Engineering Governance • Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making across software teams. • Establish coding standards, software development methodologies, and design best practices. • Mentor software architects, technical leads, and development teams. • Review software requirements, architecture documents, design specifications, and implementation plans. • Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and model-based development. • Support technology evaluation and strategic product planning initiatives. 8. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, optics, mechanical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and clinical teams. • Participate in product definition, system engineering, and technology roadmap planning. • Support supplier evaluation and third-party software integration activities. • Contribute to innovation programs,
intellectual property generation, and strategic partnerships. Qualifications and Experience: • B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. • M.E. / M.Tech / MS preferred. • 12–18 years of experience in software development and architecture for embedded systems, imaging platforms, medical devices, or complex real-time systems. • Minimum 5 years in software architecture or technical leadership roles. • Experience in endoscopy, medical imaging, surgical visualization, robotics, diagnostic imaging, or healthcare technology preferred. • Proven experience architecting large-scale software platforms from concept to commercialization. Skills and Competencies: • Expert-level proficiency in C++, C, Python, and object-oriented software architecture. • Strong understanding of Linux-based embedded systems and RTOS platforms. • Expertise in software design patterns, middleware frameworks, and distributed systems architecture. • Experience with OpenCV, GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenGL, Qt, and multimedia frameworks. • Strong understanding of image acquisition, video processing, and real-time streaming technologies. • Experience with FPGA-software integration and hardware-software co-design. • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for connected medical devices. • Familiarity with cloud architectures and digital health ecosystems. • Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and software quality assurance practices. • Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Industry Experience: • Versatile Endoscopy • Surgical Visualization Systems • Medical Imaging Platforms • Robotic Surgery Systems • Diagnostic Imaging Equipment • Camera and Video Processing Systems • AI-Enabled Medical Devices • Digital Healthcare Platforms Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Successful delivery of software platform architecture and roadmap objectives. • Platform scalability and software reuse across product families. • Video processing performance and latency achievement. • Software reliability, maintainability, and defect reduction. • Regulatory and cybersecurity compliance readiness. • On-time execution of architecture milestones. • Reduction in development cycle time through platform standardization. • Successful integration of AI and advanced visualization technologies. • Technical leadership effectiveness and team capability development. • Contribution to innovation, patents, and future technology platforms.
📌 Endoscopy Software Developer (Gujarat)
🏢 Meril
📍 Gujarat