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

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.