Software Development Engineer - Connectivity Software (all genders)

Philips
Böblingen, Germany
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles .NET Framework Health Informatics C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Communications Protocols Software Design Patterns Distributed Systems Protocol Buffers Interoperability Python (Programming Language)
+19 more
Microsoft Visual Studio Network Service Network Protocols Scrum Methodology Mstest Software Engineering Web Services WebSocket Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources Backend Git Gherkin Information Technology Health Level Seven International Transport Protocols C++14 Grpc Software Version Control Web Api

Job description

Within Philips Hospital Patient Monitoring, the Interoperability Software Development team is looking for a Software Development Engineer . You will have the opportunity to design and develop software solutions and communication protocols for our patient monitoring products that enable connectivity and interoperability with other Philips products and clinical devices of other vendors. Our team is responsible for creating patient monitoring solutions used in the worldwide market in emergency and intensive care, pregnancy and neonatal monitoring, as well as for anesthesia.

Your role:

  • Design, develop, and test software components for patient monitoring within the interoperability and connectivity scope. Responsibilities include implementing standardized communication protocols such as the IEEE 11073 Service-oriented Device Connectivity Standard and managing network communication.
  • Participate in an international Scrum team and engage in Scrum rituals, collaborating closely with device interoperability experts, software developers, and architects.
  • Analyze software, functional, and standard requirements to design and develop high-quality, standards-conformant software.
  • Write efficient, maintainable code in C#/.NET and C++ for embedded Linux systems and Microsoft Windows applications, following best practices and design patterns.
  • Implement unit and component tests and develop automated test suites using MSTest or GoogleTest (GTest) and Gherkin-based BDD, including tests verifying standard conformance.
  • Create technical documentation and ensure compliance with development policies.
  • Gain knowledge and experience about clinical workflows and systems in a clinical setup and contribute to the design of clinical use cases utilized by interoperability and communication components.
  • Drive investigations of new technologies and tools to enhance development efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Do you have experience in gRPC?, * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medical Informatics, or a related engineering field with a focus on software engineering.

  • At least 3 years of experience in developing embedded systems and/or Microsoft Windows backend applications.
  • At least 3 years of experience in software development with C/C++-preferably modern C++ (C++17/20/23)-and/or .NET/C# (ideally both).
  • Very good understanding of network protocols (TCP/UDP), WebServices and Web APIs (HTTP/HTTPS/REST/WebSockets), gRPC, and Protocol Buffers.
  • Experience in implementing distributed systems using various transport protocols for cloud, bus systems, and similar environments.
  • Solid hands-on experience with version control (Git) and development environments (Visual Studio / VS Code).
  • Additional experience with Rust and/or Python, Gherkin-based BDD is beneficial.
  • Experience working in cross-functional project teams at both site and global levels is preferred.
  • Experience with medical product development and healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, and IEEE 11073 is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex topics effectively.
  • Quality mindset, ideally supported by experience with quality management systems.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, combined with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.

Benefits & conditions

  • Annual leave: 30 days
  • Mobility and devices: subsidized Germany ticket, leasing opportunities for private use (bicycles, cars, smartphones,…)
  • Philips University & Philips in Balance: Wide range of professional training courses and for personal development & Healthcare
  • Philips Pension Fund: Employer-funded pension plan
  • “Partnerzeit” - two paid weeks off after your partner has given birth
  • Philips MyShop: Discount on Philips products
  • Meals: Free drinks and low prices in our canteen
  • Culture: Informal culture, a paid day for voluntary work, various team/cultural activities (on sustainability, diversity, …), etc.

About the company

We believe that we achieve better results when we work together rather than apart. For this role this means to be on-site at least 3 days a 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. With patient safety and Quality as our fundamental premise, we focus on regulatory requirements and quality standards in our daily work. 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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here .

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