Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded

Philips International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded to guide platform development and architecture for medical-grade embedded Linux systems. You will mentor teams, enforce coding standards, and drive performance optimizations in resource-constrained environments.

The role requires deep C++ expertise, IEC 62304/FDA familiarity, and hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, CI/CD, and cross-functional collaboration with clinicians and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on embedded Linux software architecture experience.
• Deep C++ expertise (C++11/14/17/20) with STL and templates.
• Experience with IEC 62304 and FDA medical device standards.
• Experience integrating AI agent technologies in development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor platform development teams on software architecture and embedded systems.
• Enforce quality standards, development methodologies, and coding practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to medical device software standards (IEC 62304, FDA).
• Optimize performance in resource-constrained embedded Linux environments.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled development tools to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, Regulatory, and engineering leads to define features.
• Support software lifecycle management including sustaining engineering and defect resolution.
• Foster technical excellence and continuous learning within the Bangalore team.
• Represent the team in architectural decisions and strategic discussions.

Skills

C++ Embedded

Embedded Linux

Multithreading

Code Reviews

Performance Tuning

AI Tools

Medical Software

GitHub

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

GTest/Catch2

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

GitHub

Job description

Lead Software Technologist I - C++ Embedded

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.
• 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 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 incl. 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.

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. Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role.

About Philips

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