We are seeking a Embedded Software Developer to join our high-performing team and contribute to key projects in the Hospital Patient Monitoring domain. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux OSS, BSP, Yocto, C++ development, system architecture, and software quality assurance. You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and delivering scalable solutions while mentoring junior developers and driving innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze and understand software/functional requirements to design and develop high-quality software.
Write efficient, maintainable code following best practices and conduct code reviews.
Developing Bare Metal and/or Linux drivers for Embedded devices based on iMX processors.
Developing or customizing board support packages (BSP).
Implement developer-level testing (unit, component) to ensure software reliability.
Writing component tests using Google Test (GTest) with Gherkin syntax following behavior-driven development (BDD) principles.
Create technical documentation and comply with development policies.
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues efficiently.
Stay updated with technical advancements and advocate best practices within the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
5-8 years of relevant experience as a developer working in a Linux development environment
At least 3+ years of experience in developing Custom Embedded Linux Operating Systems using Yocto, BitBake recipes and OpenEmbedded.
Experience in embedded development, Linux device driver development, integration, board bring-up activities such as programming, debugging, troubleshooting and functionality testing
Advanced knowledge of C, C++, shell scripts, Python and proven hands-on experience
Good understanding in electronics hardware: schematics, data sheets reading is added advantage
Solid knowledge of Embedded Linux systems, low-level software (drivers, BSP), open-source, Yocto, and proven hands-on experience
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.
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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of relevant software development experience in a Linux development environment
- At least 3 years of experience developing custom embedded Linux operating systems using Yocto, BitBake recipes, and OpenEmbedded
- Experience with embedded development and Linux device driver development
- Experience with board bring-up, including programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and functionality testing
- Advanced knowledge of C, C++, shell scripting, and Python, with hands-on experience
- Solid knowledge of embedded Linux systems, low-level software, drivers, BSP, and open-source software
- Understanding of electronics hardware, schematics, and datasheet reading
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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