Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded

Philips Iberica SAU; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Software Technologist I for C++ embedded Linux. Lead and mentor platform development teams, drive architecture decisions, and ensure compliance with medical device software standards.

The role demands hands-on expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in embedded software architecture, deep C++ knowledge, and experience with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform development teams on software architecture and embedded systems.
• Establish quality standards, development methodologies, and coding practices for reliability and performance.
• Conduct code reviews for IEC 62304 and FDA compliance.
• Optimize performance in resource-constrained embedded Linux environments.
• Promote AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, Regulatory, and other leads to define features.
• Support software lifecycle management including sustaining engineering and defect resolution.
• Foster technical excellence and continuous learning within the Bangalore development organization.
• Represent the technical voice in architectural decisions and strategic discussions.

Skills

Modern C++

Embedded Linux

Python

Multithreading

Memory management

Unit testing

GTest/Catch2

CI/CD

GitHub

Agile/SAFe

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE or related

Tools

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

HL7/FHIR/DICOM basics

Job description

Job Title

Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded

Job Description

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field.
Job title:
Lead Software Technologist I

Your role:

• Lead and mentorPlatformdevelopment 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)

• Optimizeapplication performance byidentifyingand resolving bottlenecks in resource-constrained embedded Linux environments.

• Drive the adoption of AI-enabled development tools anddemonstratemeasurable productivity improvements across the team.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product Management, QA, Regulatory, andotherengineering 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 withinthe Bangaloredevelopment 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 ininfluentialembedded(Linux)software/systemarchitecture roles.

• Deepexpertisein modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), including templates, STL, and design patterns.

• Pure C++,Embedded Linux, Python

• Strong command of object-oriented programming, memory management, multithreading, and performance optimization.

• Experience with debugging, profiling, and developer-level testing (unit,component, BDD withGTest/Catch2).

• Strongandhands-on proven experience of using AI Agent Technology asdevelopmentcompanion.

• 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 Linuxincl.Yocto/OpenEmbedded

• Understanding ofcybersecurity 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.

• Proficiencyin GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/SAFemethodologies.

• Understanding ofpatient 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 ormonitoringsystems domain (preferred).

• Ability to influence technical strategy and fostertheinnovation culture.

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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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.