Software Development Engineer – Medical Device / Signal Processing (Cambridge, MA)

Philips; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k (up to 7% match)

HSA (with company contribution)

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA to design and implement software solutions for ultrasound systems. The role involves delivering software components and collaborating with teams to ensure product reliability. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of C/C++/C# experience, preferably in the medical device field, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $126,000 - $201,600 depending on experience, and benefits include generous PTO and a 401k plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with C and/or C++/C#.
• Experience working with medical devices.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions for ultrasound system modules.
• Own delivery of software components from requirements to feature verification.
• Collaborate for product quality and reliability.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Imaging and signal processing

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Software Development Engineer – Medical Device / Signal Processing (Cambridge, MA)

At Philips, we’re transforming healthcare by putting people first—patients and care providers. By blending human insight with clinical expertise, we deliver advanced solutions that improve outcomes, ease the burden on healthcare systems, and make care more accessible, whether in hospitals or at home. As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in creating technology that saves lives, enhances patient experiences, and reduces the cost of medicine worldwide.

Your Role

• Design, implement, software solutions for ultrasound system modules, including Test and Integration, working under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Own the delivery of software components, including requirements, design, implementation, and feature verification.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clinical specialists to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Work in a Windows development environment with object-oriented C and/or C++/C#.
• Gain valuable experience in a global MedTech environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to leading-edge healthcare solutions.

You're The Right Fit If

• You bring 3+ years of professional experience with C and/or C++/C# and experience working with medical devices.
• You have demonstrated experience working with imaging and signal processing.
• You have a BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• You understand the software development lifecycle and best practices for software development, and you excel at analyzing and solving complex problems and are motivated to learn and adapt to new technologies. Experience with MATLAB will be beneficial.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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-based role.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in (Cambridge, MA) is $126,000 - $201,600. 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 generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

Additional Information

• US Work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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