As a Software Technologist with expertise in Embedded Systems, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining Device software. This role is focused on hands-on work, but it also requires the ability to direct others and architect solutions.
Your role
- Analyses, designs, tests, codes, secures, debugs, modifies, deploys, integrates and maintains (system) software enhancements, test environment and/or new software.
- Uses state-of-the-art technologies and practices. Interacts with users / product owners to define / adjust requirements and/or necessary modifications.
- Keeps abreast of technical developments and practices in own field through literature, courses/trainings, technical contacts, and competitive environment.
- Applies agile software development methods as a member of agile teams.
Technical Skills
- Software design and development in embedded applications using C++/C is required.
- Experience in RTOS. (ThreadX is required, FreeRTOS is preferred Knowledge and application of the following standards and interfaces is preferred)
- Experience in ARM architecture, ARM microcontrollers. Working knowledge in USB, ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, Timers, etc.
- Experience in software development in medical industry or highly regulated industry.
- Experience with IEC 62304, FDA guidance for medical device development and other relevant medical device regulatory standards is highly preferred Experience in Agile SW Development practices.
- Experience in scaled agile framework (SAFe) is preferred Demonstrated experience working with real time operating systems.
- Safety concepts, FMEA knowledge.
- V model, strong understanding of SDLC
You're the right fit if:
- Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical/ Electronics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology or equivalent.
- Experience: 4-9 years of proven experience in Embedded Systems
- Experience in software development in medical industry or highly regulated industry.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. This is an office-based role, which means working in person at least 3 days per week.
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.
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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 or master’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering, information systems, computer science, software engineering, information technology, or equivalent
- 4–9 years of proven experience in embedded systems
- Embedded application software development using C++ and C
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Experience with ThreadX
- Experience with ARM architecture and ARM microcontrollers
- Working knowledge of USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, timers, and related interfaces
- Software development experience in the medical or another highly regulated industry
- Experience with IEC 62304, FDA medical device guidance, and relevant regulatory standards
- Experience with FreeRTOS
- Experience with Agile software development practices
- Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Knowledge of safety concepts and FMEA
- Strong understanding of the V-model and SDLC
- Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
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.
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What We Do
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're always looking for ways to make life better – not only for our customers, but also for everyone working here. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we all acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.
