Co-op - Software Development Engineer - Cambridge, MA - Jan-Aug 2027

Mass Digital Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is offering a co-op opportunity in Cambridge, MA for a Software Development Engineer. You will work on platform engineering, building self-service tools, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, modern cloud-native development, and hands-on mentorship to accelerate technical growth. The position targets students pursuing BS/MS degrees in CS or Engineering with exposure to Python/Go/Java/C#, Linux, and container/cloud tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree program (BS/MS).
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C# and comfort with Linux.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS) is a plus.
• Willingness to collaborate across engineering teams and contribute to platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms that empower developers by creating self-service tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with platform engineers, application developers, and stakeholders to translate challenges into platform solutions.
• Develop modern cloud-native infrastructure, APIs, and UIs to support scalable systems.
• Learn through hands-on mentorship, pair programming, and exposure to test-driven development.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

C#

Linux

Education

Undergraduate BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Title

Co-op - Software Development Engineer - Cambridge, MA - Jan-Aug 2027

Job Description

Are you interested in an co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in paid intern opportunities. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role:

• Build platforms that empower developers: As a Platform Engineering Intern, you will help create self-service tools and CI/CD pipelines that make it easier for engineering teams to deliver high-quality software at scale. Your work will directly reduce complexity and improve developer experience.
• Collaborate across engineering teams: You will work closely with platform engineers, application developers, and other technical stakeholders to understand challenges and translate them into practical platform solutions.
• Develop modern cloud-native solutions: You will contribute to infrastructure, application programming interfaces, and user interfaces using modern tools and cloud-first practices to support scalable and resilient systems.
• Learn through hands-on mentorship: This role offers frequent pair programming, exposure to test-driven development, and guidance from experienced engineers to accelerate both technical and professional growth.
• Grow your career in a flexible environment: This co-op position provides real-world experience in platform engineering within a collaborative team, with opportunities to build skills that apply across cloud, software, and infrastructure disciplines.

You're the right fit if:

• You are pursuing a Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree program, or you are a career changer with a strong technical portfolio.
• Your skills include at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C#, and comfort working in a Linux environment. Bonus skills: familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, or CI/CD tools.
• You have experience through university coursework, projects, or previous internships or co-op roles, working as an individual contributor on technical assignments.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re a collaborative problem solver who communicates clearly, enjoys learning from feedback, and values teamwork, empathy, and curiosity when solving technical challenges.

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 improve the lives of others.

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

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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly rate for Bachelor Candidates: $26.00 to $29.00, Masters Candidates: $33.00-45.00, plus eligible overtime. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.