Senior Software Technologist I - C++

Philips; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Software Technologist I - C++ to design, develop, test, and maintain Windows-based software using C++ and C#. You will participate in the full SDLC, from requirements analysis to deployment, focusing on code quality and maintainability.

The role requires strong experience with Visual Studio, GitHub, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), build systems (CMake, Conan, NuGet), and Google Test for unit testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics, IT, or related field.
• 8–10 years of professional software development experience using C++, C#.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms and design principles.
• Experience developing applications in Windows environments.
• Experience with Visual Studio-based C++, C# development.
• Experience using GitHub for source code management, code reviews, PRs, merging and rebasing.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as CMake, Conan, and NuGet.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests using Google Test (GTest).
• Strong debugging, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and applications using modern C++, C# in Windows environment.
• Participate in full software lifecycle from requirements analysis to testing and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain software with Visual Studio and related tools.
• Work with Windows fundamentals including registry, services, and UAC.
• Create, enhance, and troubleshoot modules following coding standards and best practices.
• Use GitHub for source control, PRs, merges, and code reviews.
• Support and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues using GitHub Actions.
• Manage dependencies with NuGet and Conan.
• Configure builds with CMake and Visual Studio projects.
• Develop and run unit tests using Google Test.
• Debug, perform root cause analysis, and resolve defects.
• Participate in peer code reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
• Create technical documentation and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

C++

C#

Windows development

Visual Studio

GitHub

CI/CD

CMake

Conan

NuGet

GTest

Debugging

Code reviews

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Test (GTest)

NuGet

Conan

CMake

Job description

Job Title

Senior Software Technologist I - C++

Job Description

Software Engineer II

Your Role

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and applications using modern C++, C# in a Windows-based environment.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using Visual Studio and associated C++, C# development tools.
• Work with Windows operating system fundamentals including processes, services, registry, file system, User Account Control (UAC), and application configuration.
• Create, enhance, and troubleshoot software modules while adhering to coding standards, design guidelines, and software development best practices.
• Utilize GitHub for source control management including branching strategies, commits, pull requests, merges, rebasing, and code reviews.
• Support and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues using GitHub Actions and participate in continuous integration activities.
• Manage software dependencies and package management using NuGet and Conan.
• Configure and maintain build systems using CMake and Visual Studio project configurations.
• Develop and execute unit tests using Google Test (GTest) to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for software issues identified during development, testing, and field support activities.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to software quality, maintainability, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with Software Verification, Product Management, DevOps, Architecture, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design documents, implementation notes, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

You Are a Great Fit If

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8–10 years of professional software development experience using C++, C#.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience developing applications in Windows environments.
• Good understanding of Windows OS fundamentals including Registry, Processes, Services, Threads, File System, and User Account Control (UAC).
• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio-based C++, C# development.
• Experience using GitHub for source code management, code reviews, pull requests, merging, and rebasing.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows, including basic troubleshooting of pipeline failures.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as CMake, Conan, and NuGet.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests using Google Test (GTest).
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

You Will Stand Out If You Also Have

• Exposure to software development in regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace, or Industrial Systems.
• Familiarity with static code analysis and code quality tools such as SonarQube, CodeScene, and C++ linting tools.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with software installation, deployment, and configuration management practices.

Preferred Skills

• C++17 / C++20/ C#
• Visual Studio
• Windows Application Development
• GitHub & GitHub Actions
• CMake
• Conan
• NuGet
• Google Test (GTest)
• Debugging and Root Cause Analysis
• SonarQube
• CodeScene
• Static Code Analysis & Linting Tools
• Agile Development Methodologies

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.
• This role is an office-based role.

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.

• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.

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.