Software Development Engineer - C#/.NET (Cambridge, MA)

Philips; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the Hospital Patient Monitoring team in Cambridge, MA. You will design, develop and test a real‑time patient monitoring platform using .NET, C#, React, GraphQL, Postgres, Kafka and Kubernetes.

You will lead as a hands‑on full‑stack contributor, mentor teammates, and drive engineering excellence through code reviews and best practices, in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of OOP and design with C#/.NET.
• Experience with React, GraphQL, and relational databases.
• Understands microservices, CI/CD, and cloud/offline readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of next‑gen patient monitoring software as a hands‑on full‑stack contributor.
• Write specifications, designs and implement software solutions with stakeholders.
• Design for elasticity, scalability, security, and interoperability.
• Deliver modules meeting requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Stay current with tech trends and improve development processes.

Skills

Object‑Oriented Programming

C#/.NET

React

GraphQL

Kafka

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL/SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Software Development Engineer - C#/.NET (Cambridge, MA)

Software Development Engineer – C#/.NET (Cambridge, MA)

Work as a Software Engineer on the Hospital Patient Monitoring Team, and you will be working in an Agile environment responsible for designing, developing, and testing software for our Real-time Patient Monitoring platform using technologies including .NET Framework, C#, React, GraphQL, Postgres, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

Your Role

• Lead the development of next-generation patient monitoring software as a hands‑on full‑stack contributor while mentoring team members, conducting code reviews, championing engineering best practices, and fostering technical excellence through coaching, feedback, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Write clear specifications, create detailed technical designs, and implement creative software solutions. Define scope and problem domain in a crisp and structured way: define the problem with stakeholders and identify key issues.
• Design and develop software components considering elasticity, scalability, reliability, interoperability, security, serviceability & networking needs.
• Deliver SW modules and components meeting the requirements, quality standards, and timelines.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporate new tools and methodologies to improve development processes and product quality.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks to enhance user experience and system efficiency, ensure the software meets performance benchmarks.

You're The Right Fit If

• “You’ve acquired 4+ years of experience with Object-Oriented Programming and Design, C#, and .NET. Microservices, Web Services, and Relational databases.”
• “Your skills include React, GraphQL, Kafka (nice to have), Kubernetes (nice to have), PostgreSQL/SQL Server, Performance tuning.”
• You can work within a cross-functional team in an Agile development cycle, focused on designing and developing code on an agile team of Engineers using Continuous Integration/Continuous deployment technologies such as Azure and GitHub.
• You understand design patterns and practical experience in applying those patterns to address fundamental challenges in large-scale, mission-critical system development and influencing software engineering best practices within the team.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You also have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to produce high-quality work independently and work well in a team.

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 is an office 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 improve the lives of others.

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

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $129,000 to $205,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. 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.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

#ConnectedCare

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

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