Job Title
Senior Software Technologist- Embedded (Linux Kernel, BSP & Yocto)
Job Description
Philips is a global leader in health technology, dedicated to improving lives through meaningful innovation. One of our five core businesses,
Connected Care
, focuses on delivering smarter, data-driven solutions that connect patients, providers, and systems to improve outcomes and efficiency.
This role sits within
Hospital Patient Monitoring (HPM)
, which provides advanced monitoring solutions for acute care settings. From bedside and transport monitors to centralized systems, HPM helps clinicians identify at-risk patients and intervene quickly. The position is based in
Bangalore
, a key hub supporting innovation and collaboration across Philips.
We are seeking a
Senior 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
.
Lead
architecture
decisions and ensure scalable, high-performance solutions.
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.
Support
project estimation, planning, and risk management activities
.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
8+ years of relevant experience as a developer working in a
Linux
development environment
At least 6+ 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
Solid knowledge of Embedded Linux systems, low-level software (drivers,
BSP
), open-source, Yocto, and proven hands-on experience
Modify/patch or rewrite device tree files, bootloaders, kernel drivers, or open-source packages with a clean commit & potentially contribute back to OSS community.
Sound knowledge of GNU/Yocto build system as well as using various tool chains.
Proficiency in
GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
, and Agile/SAFe methodologies.
Excellent
problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
.
Strong
communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
.
Work experience in
healthcare systems
or
real-time applications
.
Basic understanding of
medical technology & human physiology
(preferred).
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. This is an office-based role , which means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
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.
• Learn more about
our business
.
• Discover
our rich and exciting history
.
• Learn more about
our purpose
.
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 culture of impact with care
here
.
#LI-EU
#LI-Hybrid
#ConnectedCare
