Software Engineer II
Your Role:
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and applications us ing modern C++ in a Windows-based environment.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using Visual Studio and associated C++ development tools.
• Work with Windows operating system fundamentals including processes, services, registry, file system, User Account Control (UAC), and application configuration.
• Create, enhance, and troubleshoot software modules while adhering to coding standards, design guidelines, and software development best practices.
• Utilize GitHub for source control management including branching strategies, commits, pull requests, merges, rebasing, and code reviews.
• Support and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues using GitHub Actions and participate in continuous integration activities.
• Manage software dependencies and package management using NuGet and Conan.
• Configure and maintain build systems using CMake and Visual Studio project configurations.
• Develop and execute unit tests using Google Test (GTest) to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for software issues identified during development, testing, and field support activities.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to software quality, maintainability, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with Software Verification, Product Management, DevOps, Architecture, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design documents, implementation notes, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
You Are a Great Fit If:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–4 years of professional software development experience using C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience developing applications in Windows environments.
• Good understanding of Windows OS fundamentals including Registry, Processes, Services, Threads, File System, and User Account Control (UAC).
• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio-based C++ development.
• Experience using GitHub for source code management, code reviews, pull requests, merging, and rebasing.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows, including basic troubleshooting of pipeline failures.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as CMake, Conan, and NuGet.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests using Google Test (GTest).
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
You will stand out if you also have:
• Exposure to software development in regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace, or Industrial Systems.
• Familiarity with static code analysis and code quality tools such as SonarQube, CodeScene, and C++ linting tools.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with software installation, deployment, and configuration management practices.
Preferred Skills
• C++17 / C++20
• Visual Studio
• Windows Application Development
• GitHub & GitHub Actions
• CMake
• Conan
• NuGet
• Google Test (GTest)
• Debugging and Root Cause Analysis
• SonarQube
• CodeScene
• Static Code Analysis & Linting Tools
• Agile Development Methodologies
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.
- This role is an office-based role.
About Philips:
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• 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 here.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, IT, or related discipline
- 2-4 years professional software development experience using C++
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience developing applications in Windows environments
- Good understanding of Windows OS fundamentals (Registry, Processes, Services, Threads, File System, UAC)
- Hands-on experience with Visual Studio-based C++ development
- Experience using GitHub for source control, code reviews, pull requests, merging, and rebasing
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows, including basic pipeline troubleshooting
- Experience with build and dependency management tools such as CMake, Conan, and NuGet
- Experience writing and maintaining unit tests using Google Test (GTest)
- Strong debugging, analytical, and root cause analysis skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Exposure to regulated industries (Medical Devices, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial)
- Familiarity with static code analysis and code quality tools (SonarQube, CodeScene, C++ linting)
- Knowledge of software architecture patterns, design patterns, and secure coding practices
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Familiarity with software installation, deployment, and configuration management
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
Philips Insights
What We Do
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our passion, by promoting personal development, inclusion and diversity while acting responsibly towards our planet and society.







