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New grad engineering director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-built portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Hospitality & Tourism, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Four Seasons, PathAI, and Highgate hiring at this level now.
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Working Location: Nationwide
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid
For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.
Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:
Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.
Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.
Job Description
The Director of Software Architecture and Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the architecture and engineering strategy for medical devices, connected health platforms, and regulated healthcare technologies. This role ensures the development of secure, scalable, compliant, and high-quality software systems aligned with global regulatory standards.
This role involves overseeing the development of scalable, secure, and efficient systems, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives, act as architecture subject matter expert for architectural design discussions and decisions, drive the decommissioning agenda, optimize infrastructure, and enhance the overall digital transformation strategy.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulated software development (FDA, ISO, IEC), embedded and cloud-connected systems, cybersecurity, and engineering leadership within medical device or digital health environments.
Job Duties
Technology Strategy & Architecture Vision
- Define and lead the long-term architecture strategy for medical devices and connected health platforms.
- Drive innovation in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), embedded systems, IoT-enabled devices, and cloud integration.
- Align engineering strategy with product roadmaps, regulatory requirements, and commercialization goals.
- Evaluate emerging technologies in digital health, remote monitoring, AI/ML-enabled diagnostics, and edge computing.
Medical Device Software Architecture
- Oversee architecture for:
- Cloud-connected device platforms
- Mobile and web applications supporting devices
- Ensure system interoperability (HL7, FHIR, DICOM where applicable).
- Establish secure device-to-cloud communication architectures.
- Define cybersecurity-by-design frameworks aligned with FDA and global guidance.
Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
- Ensure compliance with:
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / Part 11
- ISO 13485
- IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle)
- ISO 14971 (Risk Management)
- GDPR / HIPAA (as applicable)
- Oversee Design Controls, Verification & Validation (V&V), and documentation processes.
- Lead software risk management and hazard analysis activities.
- Support regulatory submissions (510(k), CE marking, etc.) from a software perspective.
Engineering Execution & Quality
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software, firmware, systems, DevOps, QA).
- Implement secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
- Establish CI/CD processes suitable for regulated environments.
- Drive system reliability, performance, and traceability across the product lifecycle.
- Oversee technical documentation and audit readiness.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and scale high-performing engineering and architecture teams.
- Mentor engineering leaders and principal architects.
- Establish engineering KPIs aligned with product quality and compliance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and regulatory excellence.
Executive & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, Product, and Manufacturing teams.
- Translate technical architecture into regulatory and business impact for executives.
- Participate in customer, auditor, and regulatory agency engagements.
- Support M&A technical due diligence when applicable.
Job Quaifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of progressive software engineering experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles in medical devices or regulated healthcare technology.
- Deep expertise in IEC 62304-compliant software development.
- Experience with connected medical devices.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proven experience supporting regulatory audits and submissions.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred:
- Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
- Familiarity with AI/ML in regulated healthcare products.
- Experience with cybersecurity standards (e.g., FDA cybersecurity guidance, NIST).
- Knowledge of interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).
- Cloud and/or medical device quality certifications.
- Experience in global regulatory environments (FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, etc.).
Why join Olympus?
We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on:
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
Connected Culture you can embrace:
Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance
- US Only
**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
Are you ready to be a part of our team?
Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $144,541.00 - $216,812.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.
You Belong at Olympus
We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.
Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Research and Development
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Cloud, Embedded, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Technology
Working Location: Nationwide
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid
For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.
Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:
Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.
Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.
Job Description
The Director of Software Architecture and Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the architecture and engineering strategy for medical devices, connected health platforms, and regulated healthcare technologies. This role ensures the development of secure, scalable, compliant, and high-quality software systems aligned with global regulatory standards.
This role involves overseeing the development of scalable, secure, and efficient systems, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives, act as architecture subject matter expert for architectural design discussions and decisions, drive the decommissioning agenda, optimize infrastructure, and enhance the overall digital transformation strategy.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulated software development (FDA, ISO, IEC), embedded and cloud-connected systems, cybersecurity, and engineering leadership within medical device or digital health environments.
Job Duties
Technology Strategy & Architecture Vision
- Define and lead the long-term architecture strategy for medical devices and connected health platforms.
- Drive innovation in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), embedded systems, IoT-enabled devices, and cloud integration.
- Align engineering strategy with product roadmaps, regulatory requirements, and commercialization goals.
- Evaluate emerging technologies in digital health, remote monitoring, AI/ML-enabled diagnostics, and edge computing.
Medical Device Software Architecture
- Oversee architecture for:
- Cloud-connected device platforms
- Mobile and web applications supporting devices
- Ensure system interoperability (HL7, FHIR, DICOM where applicable).
- Establish secure device-to-cloud communication architectures.
- Define cybersecurity-by-design frameworks aligned with FDA and global guidance.
Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
- Ensure compliance with:
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / Part 11
- ISO 13485
- IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle)
- ISO 14971 (Risk Management)
- GDPR / HIPAA (as applicable)
- Oversee Design Controls, Verification & Validation (V&V), and documentation processes.
- Lead software risk management and hazard analysis activities.
- Support regulatory submissions (510(k), CE marking, etc.) from a software perspective.
Engineering Execution & Quality
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software, firmware, systems, DevOps, QA).
- Implement secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
- Establish CI/CD processes suitable for regulated environments.
- Drive system reliability, performance, and traceability across the product lifecycle.
- Oversee technical documentation and audit readiness.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and scale high-performing engineering and architecture teams.
- Mentor engineering leaders and principal architects.
- Establish engineering KPIs aligned with product quality and compliance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and regulatory excellence.
Executive & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, Product, and Manufacturing teams.
- Translate technical architecture into regulatory and business impact for executives.
- Participate in customer, auditor, and regulatory agency engagements.
- Support M&A technical due diligence when applicable.
Job Quaifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of progressive software engineering experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles in medical devices or regulated healthcare technology.
- Deep expertise in IEC 62304-compliant software development.
- Experience with connected medical devices.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proven experience supporting regulatory audits and submissions.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred:
- Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
- Familiarity with AI/ML in regulated healthcare products.
- Experience with cybersecurity standards (e.g., FDA cybersecurity guidance, NIST).
- Knowledge of interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).
- Cloud and/or medical device quality certifications.
- Experience in global regulatory environments (FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, etc.).
Why join Olympus?
We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on:
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
Connected Culture you can embrace:
Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance
- US Only
**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
Are you ready to be a part of our team?
Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $144,541.00 - $216,812.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.
You Belong at Olympus
We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.
Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Research and Development
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Cloud, Embedded, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Technology
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Entry Level Engineering Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level engineering director job?
Focus on demonstrating leadership potential through project work, internships, or capstone experiences rather than years on the job. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate technical decisions clearly, and show initiative. Tailoring your resume to highlight any team lead, project ownership, or mentorship experience, even from academic or volunteer settings, gives you a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level engineering directors?
Companies hiring entry level engineering directors right now include Four Seasons, PathAI, and Highgate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage companies, startups scaling their engineering teams, and large organizations with structured early-career programs that develop new talent into leadership roles.
Are there remote entry level engineering director jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level skew on-site. About 11% of entry level engineering director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting employer preference for in-person mentorship and team integration early in a career. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote for candidates just entering this kind of role.
Are these new grad engineering director jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior engineering director roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio. Look for language like "recent grad welcome" or "0 to 2 years" in the listing.
Which industries hire the most entry level engineering directors?
Entry Level engineering director roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because rapid product development and team growth create demand for emerging leaders who can step into coordination roles early in their careers.