Instrument Control Software Engineer – C++ (Bedford, MA)

Philips • Bedford, MA

20h • $99,000 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Instrument Control Software Engineer – C++ (Bedford, MA)
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented C++ Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of instrument control software for innovative medical devices. In this role, you will leverage your C++ and Qt skills to create robust and reliable software that precisely controls and monitors complex medical instruments. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of our devices, directly impacting patient diagnostics and treatment.
Your role:
Develop and maintain C++ software for medical device instrument control using the Qt Framework
Design and implement software for instrument control sequences and hardware control subsystems
Follow industry best practices and company guidelines for DevOps
Participate in agile planning and development execution process
Cross-functional collaboration with customer-facing, technical, and software quality team members including
Realization of intended product functional behavior
Participation in release planning
Participation in software risk management
Participation in verification and validation planning
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes
You're the right fit if:
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. You bring the core educational foundation needed to work effectively in a regulated (medical device preferred) product environment.
You have 3+ years of experience developing in C++ and experience with C# is beneficial. You also use Git or similar tools to manage code reliably within a team.
You are familiar with the Qt Framework or able to learn it quickly. You apply strong object‑oriented design principles in your development work.
You understand the basics of hardware–software interaction and asynchronous programming. You can work with multithreading, design patterns, and synchronization techniques when required.
You bring experience in embedded or instrument‑control software, medical device development, or unit testing frameworks. You also create supporting utilities in Python when needed.
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
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 5 days per week. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an onsite role.
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Philips Transparency Details:
The pay range for this position in MA is $99,000 to $158,000
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information:
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA.
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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. You bring the core educational foundation needed to work effectively in a regulated (medical device preferred) product environment.
• You have 3+ years of experience developing in C++ and experience with C# is beneficial. You also use Git or similar tools to manage code reliably within a team.
• You are familiar with the Qt Framework or able to learn it quickly. You apply strong object‑oriented design principles in your development work.
• You understand the basics of hardware–software interaction and asynchronous programming. You can work with multithreading, design patterns, and synchronization techniques when required.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Nice To Haves

• You bring experience in embedded or instrument‑control software, medical device development, or unit testing frameworks. You also create supporting utilities in Python when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for medical device instrument control using the Qt Framework
• Design and implement software for instrument control sequences and hardware control subsystems
• Follow industry best practices and company guidelines for DevOps
• Participate in agile planning and development execution process
• Cross-functional collaboration with customer-facing, technical, and software quality team members including
• Realization of intended product functional behavior
• Participation in release planning
• Participation in software risk management
• Participation in verification and validation planning
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level