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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - Connectivity Software (all genders) - **Company:** Philips - **Location:** Böblingen, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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), 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 - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24b29f93f25c4653 ## About the Role 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)