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

Philips International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips, a health technology leader, seeks an experienced Embedded Software Technologist to join its Hospital Patient Monitoring division. You will design, optimize, and deliver scalable embedded Linux-based solutions, including drivers and BSPs, while mentoring juniors and driving innovation.

You will work on Linux kernel, Yocto-based builds, and customer-facing projects, ensuring quality through testing and documentation in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in a Linux development environment.
• ≥3 years building Custom Embedded Linux OS using Yocto, BitBake recipes and OpenEmbedded.
• Embedded development experience including Linux device driver development and board bring-up activities.
• Advanced knowledge of C, C++, shell scripts and Python.
• Good understanding of electronics hardware, schematics, data sheets reading is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux, drivers, BSP, open-source, and Yocto.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software/functional requirements to design and develop embedded software.
• Write efficient, maintainable code and conduct code reviews.
• Develop Bare Metal and/or Linux drivers for embedded devices based on iMX processors.
• Develop or customize board support packages (BSP).
• Implement developer-level testing (unit, component) and ensure reliability.
• Create technical documentation and adhere to development policies.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues.
• Stay updated with technical advancements and promote best practices.

Skills

Linux development

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

C/C++

Shell scripting

Python

Embedded hardware knowledge

GTest/BDD

Driver development

Tools

GTest

BitBake

OpenEmbedded

Job description

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

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 an 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 customer’s or supplier’s locations. Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite 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.

We work to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other’s views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.

It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism.

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