Software Architect Requirements Engineer

Alcon
flex time, relocation assistance
United States, California, Lake Forest
20511 Lake Forest Drive (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon and we are looking for a Software Architect Requirements Engineer at our R&D location in Lake Forest, CA. The SW Architect Requirements Engineer is responsible for leading the software engineering efforts to develop software, services, and solutions for Alcon Interoperability Program. The role is responsible to drive product software requirements, general architecture, and project timeline by close collaboration with product owners and requirement engineers. The SW Architect Requirements Engineer is expected to also work closely with various Product R&D teams, and workstream and functional owners - Cybersecurity, UX, Intelligent Services, etc - to align the product needs, requirements, architecture and design with the broader company strategy. In this role, a typical day will include: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their needs and requirements. Identify and address any technical risks or challenges. Create and maintain documentation for the software architecture. Reviews software system designs, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Provides or directs verification and validation of software system requirements, traceability, and testability. Makes recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications Champion Interoperability program with product teams Align with Interop Core team on program tracking and progress Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams. Experience: 7+ years software development experience 2+ years software engineering technical leadership experience Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience in software development, including hands-on experience with various programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Problem solving. Knowledge of Agile and DevOps. Fluent language skills in English Experience in regulated software development, medical, automotive, aerospace, or similar Familiarity with medical software domain Experience with embedded, desktop and cloud infrastructure and technologies What You'll Bring to Alcon: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English 5 Years of Relevant Experience How You Can Thrive at Alcon: Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more! Travel Requirements: 0-5% Relocation assistance: Yes Sponsorship available: No Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers #LI-DNI ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Total Rewards Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcon's Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here Pay Range $132,560.00 - $198,840.00 Pay Frequency Annual Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.