Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded

Philips Iberica SAU; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Iberica SAU is looking for a Lead Software Technologist I based in Bengaluru, India. You will lead and mentor software development teams, ensuring adherence to medical device standards and optimizing performance in embedded Linux environments.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience with modern C++, embedded systems, and AI technologies. Proficiency in medical communication protocols and an understanding of cybersecurity are preferred. Join us in driving innovation and excellence within the development team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in embedded (Linux) software/system architecture roles.
• Experience designing and implementing medical or safety-critical applications.
• Strong proven experience with AI Agent Technology as a development companion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor platform development teams on software architecture.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and development methodologies.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure adherence to medical device standards.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)

Embedded Linux

Python

Object-oriented programming

Memory management

Multithreading

Performance optimization

AI Agent Technology

Medical communication protocols

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field

Tools

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Agile/SAFe methodologies

Job description

Job Title

Lead Software Technologist I

Job Description

Minimum required Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field.

Your role

• Lead and mentor platform development teams on software architecture, design patterns, and embedded systems best practices through daily hands‑on collaboration.
• Establish and enforce quality standards, development methodologies, and coding practices that drive continuous improvement in software reliability and performance.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to ensure adherence to medical device software standards (IEC 62304, FDA regulations).
• Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in resource‑constrained embedded Linux environments.
• Drive the adoption of AI‑enabled development tools and demonstrate measurable productivity improvements across the team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, QA, Regulatory, and other engineering leads to define and deliver features.
• Support software lifecycle management activities including sustaining engineering, defect resolution, and platform evolution.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the Bangalore development organization.
• Represent the technical voice of the team in architectural decisions and strategic technical discussions.

You're the right fit if

• 15+ years of hands‑on experience in influential embedded (Linux) software/system architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), including templates, STL, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in pure C++, embedded Linux, and Python.
• Strong command of object‑oriented programming, memory management, multithreading, and performance optimization.
• Experience with debugging, profiling, and developer‑level testing (unit, component, BDD with GTest/Catch2).
• Strong and hands‑on proven experience of using AI Agent Technology as development companion.
• Proven experience designing and implementing medical or safety‑critical applications.
• Hands‑on experience with medical communication protocols (e.g., HL7, FHIR, IEEE 11073 SDC, DICOM) preferred.
• Experience with technical documentation, code reviews, and compliance with medical software development processes (e.g., IEC 62304).
• Experience developing on embedded Linux including Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for medical devices.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based OS stacks tailored for medical devices, including secure boot, sandboxing, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Understanding of patient monitoring systems, medical device safety, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with clinicians, product managers, and global teams to ensure solutions meet clinical and business needs.
• Experience in healthcare or monitoring systems domain preferred.
• Ability to influence technical strategy and foster the innovation culture.