Job Description
**Job title: Firmware Architect**
Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.
But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.
The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.
**In this role, you have the opportunity** **to make life better**
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
**You are responsible for**
+ Developing embedded software in C programming language for microcontrollers.
+ Documenting, managing, and helping to define requirements, design documents, design reviews, and verification procedures.
+ Writing concise, readable, and easily maintainable code adhering to coding guidelines.
+ Developing or modifying unit test software to verify embedded software.
**You are a part of Philips Oral Healthcare**
Inspired by dental professionals. Designed by scientists. From oral hygiene to whitening to sensitivity relief, Philips Oral Healthcare is reimagining the world of oral care, one revolutionary product at a time. You will design the electronics that bring our products to life working in close collaboration with a cross functional team of highly talented engineers.
**To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following**
+ BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
+ 10+ years of experience in embedded software development in a professional organization.
+ Be able to interpret hardware schematics to configure software for microcontroller.
+ Experience with tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and debuggers.
+ Experience with FreeRTOS and BLE is preferred.
+ Knowledge of IEC 62304 is preferred.
+ Technical leadership skills, detail-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
+ Fluency in English.
**In return, we offer you**
A dynamic environment where you will learn from your colleagues and be challenged to apply your skills to design solutions that improve health and make life better for billions of people. You will be exposed to different business across Philips and will interact with people from diverse cultures all over the world.
**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 3 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.
Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role.
**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. 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.
Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.
But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.
The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.
**In this role, you have the opportunity** **to make life better**
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
**You are responsible for**
+ Developing embedded software in C programming language for microcontrollers.
+ Documenting, managing, and helping to define requirements, design documents, design reviews, and verification procedures.
+ Writing concise, readable, and easily maintainable code adhering to coding guidelines.
+ Developing or modifying unit test software to verify embedded software.
**You are a part of Philips Oral Healthcare**
Inspired by dental professionals. Designed by scientists. From oral hygiene to whitening to sensitivity relief, Philips Oral Healthcare is reimagining the world of oral care, one revolutionary product at a time. You will design the electronics that bring our products to life working in close collaboration with a cross functional team of highly talented engineers.
**To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following**
+ BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
+ 10+ years of experience in embedded software development in a professional organization.
+ Be able to interpret hardware schematics to configure software for microcontroller.
+ Experience with tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and debuggers.
+ Experience with FreeRTOS and BLE is preferred.
+ Knowledge of IEC 62304 is preferred.
+ Technical leadership skills, detail-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
+ Fluency in English.
**In return, we offer you**
A dynamic environment where you will learn from your colleagues and be challenged to apply your skills to design solutions that improve health and make life better for billions of people. You will be exposed to different business across Philips and will interact with people from diverse cultures all over the world.
**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 3 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.
Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role.
**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. 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.
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