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

Role overview

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

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.

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 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 .
• 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.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Basic understanding of medical technology & human physiology (preferred).

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [India]

About the employer

• 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

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