Software Architect Embedded, Mother & Child Care

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Job Description

Your role:

• Translate user and product requirements to software requirements;
• Create software architecture in line with overall product architecture;
• Responsible for hardware-software interface definition;
• Convert architecture and requirements into detailed design and specifications;
• Facilitate user experience and user interface definition;
• Implementation itself: C/C++, Swift/Objective-C, Java, REST APIs;
• Support and execute the software verification activities;
• Lead software quality review (CR/PR) and facilitate planning and prioritization of resolution;
• Review software planning, manage project management and coordinating activities for smaller projects (including supplier collaboration);
• Execute root-cause analysis of production problems and consumer complaints;
• Medical device development is a plus.

You're the right fit if:

• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Informatics, or Electronics is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in Software Architecture, Design, and Development for Embedded Software/Firmware using C/C++ is necessary.
• Experience in software development within the medical industry is preferred, particularly familiarity with IEC 62304, FDA guidance for medical device development, and other related regulatory standards. Cybersecurity experience is also highly valuable.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns is required. Additional skills in design refactoring and Python programming are highly preferred.
• Experience with RTOS and BareMetal based Embedded Software on embedded systems is essential. Preferred knowledge includes working in a Linux environment, platform initialization, board support package integration, and modifying Linux kernel and device drivers.

• Familiar with communication interfaces (e.g., Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, Serial/RS-485) and both wired and wireless network standards.

• Knowledge of V-model and SDLC is needed. Experience in Agile Software Development practices and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is highly preferred.
• Collaboration with ODM suppliers in the Greater China region to ensure quality and regulatory compliance of outsourced design and implementation is essential.
• Ability to interact effectively with product owners, internal and external development teams, and stakeholders to understand product requirements is important.
• Responsibilities include development work breakdown, effort estimation, guiding and coaching development teams, risk management, and communication with cross-functional and global stakeholders.

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 4 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.

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About Philips
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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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here.