Software Development Lead (Embedded SW)

Philips Iberica SAU; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency medical technology is seeking a Software Development Lead specializing in Embedded Linux. The role involves leading software development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and experience in regulated industries, particularly medical devices.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries like pharma or aerospace.
• Led software development in an embedded Linux environment.
• Worked within an ISO 14971 quality system.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and sustainment of embedded software.
• Provide technical support for product investigations and defect resolution.
• Ensure adherence to relevant medical device standards.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Technical Support

Risk Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title

Software Development Lead (Embedded SW)

Job Description

Software Development Lead (Embedded Linux)

In late January, we announced that Bridgefield Capital signed an agreement to acquire Philips’ Emergency Care business, which includes leading brands and products like HeartStart AEDs, Intrepid and DFM100 monitor defibrillators, Tempus monitor and Tempus ALS systems, and Corsium and ECI informatics solutions. We expect the transaction to close at the end of 2025.

With Bridgefield’s support and building on our 40+ year legacy of growth and innovation in emergency medical technology, the Emergency Care business will continue passionately pursuing our mission of saving lives, lowering healthcare costs, and advancing resuscitation science while serving public access AED, EMS, military, and hospital markets.

In this role, as part of an agile company with dedicated resources, you'll have opportunities to join the “NewCo” we are forming, grow professionally and personally, and potentially make a significant impact in the acute care space—affecting consumers, patients, and healthcare workers relying on these life-saving solutions.

Your role:

1. Embedded Software Development: Lead the design, development, and sustainment of embedded software, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

2. System and Software Support: Provide technical support for customer and product investigations, defect resolution, lifecycle maintenance, and feature enhancements.

3. Process and Documentation: Contribute to software process controls, design documentation, risk management activities, and CAPA processes.

4. Requirements and Architecture: Translate customer and business requirements into robust embedded systems and software architectures aligned with product goals.

5. Technical Analysis: Interpret technical documentation such as circuit diagrams and datasheets; decompose complex designs into integrated electronic, mechanical, and software subsystems.

6. Engineering Excellence: Apply rigorous, science-based engineering practices during design reviews, decision-making, problem solving, and verification testing, emphasizing risk management and safety.

7. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant medical device standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-xx, IEC 62304) and quality procedures for regulatory approvals.

8. Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong relationships across R&D, PMO, product management, operations, regulatory, and quality teams, especially coordinating with principal software subcontractors.

9. Technical mentorship and guidance: Serve as a technical leader within the team, providing guidance, support, and oversight as needed.

Additional Information:

• Be sure to discuss salary, bonus, and benefits with your recruiter.

How we work together

• We believe in working together effectively. For this role, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week at our Farnborough, Hampshire office.

You’re right for this role if:

• You hold an Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field.
• Your experience is ideally in medical devices, but experience in regulated industries like pharma, aerospace, or automotive is also considered.
• You have led software development in an embedded Linux environment.
• You are experienced with embedded electronic/software systems, including communication technologies like TCP/IP, Ethernet, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, software design, object-oriented programming, APIs, software quality, and IEC 62304.
• You have worked within an ISO 14971 quality system, including experience with product approvals for EU-MDD, EU-MDR, and FDA.
• You demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to accept and drive change in a dynamic environment.
• You communicate clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

If you’re interested and meet many of these criteria, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don’t meet all, you may still be a good fit for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts here. We also support sharing any tools or adjustments needed during our recruitment process and beyond.

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