Software Technologist - Embedded (Linux Kernel, BSP & Yocto)

Philips; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Embedded Software Technologist to join the Hospital Patient Monitoring domain. You will design, optimize, and deliver scalable embedded solutions, mentor juniors, and drive innovation in a Linux/OSS environment.

The role emphasizes Yocto, BSP, Linux kernel development, and strong C/C++ expertise, with onsite collaboration and a focus on high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of Linux development experience.
• 3+ years with Yocto, BitBake, and OpenEmbedded.
• Embedded Linux, device driver development and BSP work.
• Strong C/C++, Python and shell scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to design and develop high-quality software.
• Write maintainable code and conduct reviews.
• Develop Bare Metal and Linux drivers for iMX-based devices.
• Develop or customize board support packages (BSP).
• Implement unit and component tests using GTest.
• Create technical documentation and follow development policies.
• Debug and resolve complex software issues efficiently.
• Stay updated with technical advancements and best practices.

Skills

Linux development

C/C++ development

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Driver development

Unit testing

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Tools

GTest

Job description

Job Title

Software Technologist - Embedded (Linux Kernel, BSP & Yocto)

Job Description

We are seeking a Embedded Software Developer to join our high-performing team and contribute to key projects in the Hospital Patient Monitoring domain. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux OSS, BSP, Yocto, C++ development, system architecture, and software quality assurance. You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and delivering scalable solutions while mentoring junior developers and driving innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand software/functional requirements to design and develop high-quality software.
• Write efficient, maintainable code following best practices and conduct code reviews.
• Developing Bare Metal and/or Linux drivers for Embedded devices based on iMX processors.
• Developing or customizing board support packages (BSP).
• Implement developer-level testing (unit, component) to ensure software reliability.
• Writing component tests using Google Test (GTest) with Gherkin syntax following behavior-driven development (BDD) principles.
• Create technical documentation and comply with development policies.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues efficiently.
• Stay updated with technical advancements and advocate best practices within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience as a developer working in a Linux development environment
• At least 3+ years of experience in developing Custom Embedded Linux Operating Systems using Yocto, BitBake recipes and OpenEmbedded.
• Experience in embedded development, Linux device driver development, integration, board bring-up activities such as programming, debugging, troubleshooting and functionality testing
• Advanced knowledge of C, C++, shell scripts, Python and proven hands-on experience
• Good understanding in electronics hardware: schematics, data sheets reading is added advantage
• Solid knowledge of Embedded Linux systems, low-level software (drivers, BSP), open-source, Yocto, and proven hands-on experience

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

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