Philips

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

China · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerPhilips
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Oct 2026

Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title:
You will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification validation of embedded firmware for innovative Oral Healthcare products.

Your role:

Design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for MCU-based embedded systems used in oral healthcare and personal health products.
Develop firmware modules for motor control, sensors, user interfaces, BLE communication, RFID, data storage, and power management.
Independently own firmware modules from requirement analysis through validation development, verification and product release.
Participate in firmware architecture definition and software design reviews.
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, App, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful product integration.
Support app-level integration, system verification, and firmware verification validation activities.
Conduct root-cause analysis and drive resolution of firmware issues throughout development, verification, and mass production.
Lead Support cybersecurity implementation, risk management and product compliance activities.
Contribute to technical decision-making and continuous improvement of software development practices.
Support global collaboration and occasional travel to suppliers or manufacturing sites (up to 20–30%).

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You're the right fit if:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum 8 years of embedded software or firmware development experience in consumer electronics, smart devices, IoT products, or medical devices.
Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++ development.
Hands-on experience developing firmware on MCU platforms.
Solid understanding of UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and related hardware interfaces.
Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) development and debugging.
Knowledge of RFID, data storage, user interface firmware, and wireless communication technologies.
Familiarity with RTOS architecture and multitasking systems.
Experience with motor and pump control systems and battery management for low-power platforms.
Understanding of firmware architecture and system integration.
Experience working through the full product development lifecycle from concept to mass production.
Strong debugging, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills.
Good knowledge of embedded cybersecurity principles.
Strong ownership and ability to independently drive module delivery.
Effective communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TI or ST BLE stacks.
Experience in algorithm development, signal processing, or control logic.
Experience with Python and software test automation.
ISO13485 knowledge or experience.
Knowledge of AI tools, Python for code development and test automation or data analysis.

About Philips
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