Software Test Engineer

Embedded Software Verification Engineer – Surgical Robotics (Cambridge, MA)

Full-Time | Information Technology | (on-site)

Job Description:

Verify safety‑critical embedded, real‑time software that enables core robotic functions for a next‑generation robotic surgery platform.

• Contribute to the development of a breakthrough robotic surgery platform by verifying embedded, real‑time software that powers core robotic functions.
• Collaborate closely with embedded software, systems, controls, and hardware engineering teams to investigate, reproduce, and document defects and to improve test coverage.
• Influence a high‑impact clinical product while growing your verification expertise in robotics and image‑guided therapy within a global health‑technology organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

• 3+ years of experience verifying embedded software for real‑time systems (individual contributor role; no people leadership required).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Strong C++ programming skills and a solid understanding of embedded software architecture and constraints; capable of breaking down complex problems and delivering practical solutions.
• Practical experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and building automated and semi‑automated test frameworks (e.g., Python plus embedded tool chains).
• Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• Comfortable interpreting requirements, producing traceable verification evidence, and working in regulated, multidisciplinary development environments; experience with medical devices, safety‑critical systems, robotic motion control, or troubleshooting sensors/actuators is a plus.

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. On‑site 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. (This is an office role.)

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 improve the lives of others.

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $114,000 to $182,000. 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 generous PTO, a 401(k) plan with up to 7% match, HSA with company contribution, a stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, and much more.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

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.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.