Software Architect-AI

Philips is hiring a Software Architect-AI. Level rates it ; you can apply on Philips.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions Deep learning, computer vision and software architecture among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Philips has 810 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Lead the architecture and implementation of AI-powered image-guided medical therapy propositions and platforms.

Deep learning

computer-visionsoftware-architecturemachine-learningcloud-native

Job Title

Software Architect-AI

Job Description

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to join the leading innovator in image-guided therapy solutions as a AI Architect, to drive the adoption of AI in our propositions. With our partners, we improve the health of patients and save lives, every day, everywhere!

You are responsible for defining and driving the architecture and implementation for AI powered propositions to improve efficiency, workflow and clinical outcome of minimal invasive procedures. These propositions will seamlessly integrate with other products and solutions in the IGT Systems and Devices portfolio, and are offered "as a Service”.

This includes:

Reference architecture and architecture roadmap
AI technology roadmaps, including AI development tooling
Initiating, leading and overseeing the Architecture & Platform Creation program to de-risk and mature AI products and platforms
Scout for, and partner with 3rd parties offering products that fit our solutions, and with suppliers that can provide the underlying technology.
Partner with other Philips businesses and Philips corporate teams to share knowledge and platforms

You are a part of the Image Guided Therapy (IGT) Systems business with development sites in the China (Shanghai, Suzhou), India and the Netherlands. This business is responsible for marketing, service, development and manufacturing of solutions and products used in the area of minimally invasive procedures. The customers are hospitals and their medical specialists. You will join the IGT Systems Azurion Eye department.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in software architecture, machine learning, or AI solution development in a professional or enterprise environment
Experience in the (software as) medical device industry i
Experience in building distributed cloud native and on prem software solutions supporting different business models, with an outside looking attitude to reuse and adopt rather newly develop.
Deep understanding of cloud and container hosting technology, security.
Experience in working cross functionally with peers from other functions, such as clinical affairs, marketing, customer service, regulatory and quality
Experience with developing computer vision algorithms (with deep learning) for video and audio processing
Experience with software design concepts, practices, modern development methodologies
Eager to use modern AI technology to automate tasks like document authoring, testing, test case generation, code generation, etc.
Keep abreast of technical developments in own field through study of literature and technical contacts
Real passion for and energy from working with cross-site, cross-functional, dynamic teams.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

How we rate this

Software Architect-AI at Philips rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Software Architect-AI is an open job at Philips.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in Suzhou.
The job was posted on September 10, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Philips. Apply on Philips

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Computer visionSoftware ArchitectureMachine learningCloud NativeDeep learning

Questions you could be asked

Walk me through a computer vision problem you solved, from raw data to a deployed model.
Tell me about a project where software architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where machine learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where cloud native was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Deep learning in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Computer vision, Software Architecture, Machine learning, Cloud Native, and Deep learning. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

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