Senior Software Technologist - C++

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### **Job Title** Senior Software Technologist - C++ ### **Job Description** **Minimum required Education:** Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent. **Job title:** Senior Software Technologist **Your role:** - Analyse existing software and functional requirements to **maintain, enhance, and stabilize C/C++ applications** throughout their lifecycle. - Design and implement fixes, minor enhancements, and optimizations with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and backward compatibility. - **Develop efficient, maintainable, and well-documented** C/C++ code in alignment with established coding standards and best practices. - Perform code reviews, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution to ensure long-term code quality and product robustness - Implement **developer-level testing** to ensure software reliability. - Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve **complex software issues and security issues** efficiently. - Perform **cybersecurity activities** , including incident response, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation implementation. - Conduct **product security risk assessments** in collaboration with Product, Software, and R&D teams. - Define, recommend, and validate **security controls** to address product/system wide security risks. - Support secure design reviews, threat modeling, and product security architecture evaluations. - Own and manage software security requirements across the Secure Software Development Lifecycle ( **SSDLC** ). - Perform, review, and manage **static code analysis** using tools such as **Coverity** (or equivalent). - Conduct **SOUP (Software of Unknown Provenance)** and third‑party/open‑source software reviews for security and compliance risks. - Identify, track, and remediate **software vulnerabilities** discovered via scans, testing, or external disclosures. - Promote and enforce **secure coding practices** and software security standards with development teams. - Ensure alignment with relevant healthcare industry standards and regulations - Integrate security controls into **development, CI/CD, build, and release processes** . - Support **internal and external audits** , assessments, and regulatory reviews - Lead **system architecture** decisions and ensure scalable, high-performance solutions - Create technical documentation and comply with **development policies** . - Stay updated with **technical advancements** and advocate best practices within the team. - Support **project estimation, planning, and risk management activities** . **You're the right fit if:** - **Bachelor/Master of Engineering** in the field of **Computer Science** or equivalent - **8+ years of hands-on experience** in **software development** using **C and C++** - Experience working with **OSS (Open Source Software)** , **charts & graphs** , and **multithreading** . - Experience in the **cybersecurity domain** , with strong focus on product and software security - Knowledge of **SBOMs** , open-source compliance, and Medical Device security - Expertise in **memory management, performance tuning, and debugging** . - Familiarity with **Linux, Windows, or embedded systems development** . - Experience with **database integration, APIs, networking protocols** . - Proficiency in **GitHub, CI/CD pipelines** , and Agile/SAFe methodologies. - Excellent **problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills** . - Strong **communication, documentation, and collaboration skills** . - Work experience in **healthcare systems** or **real-time applications** . - Basic understanding of **medical technology & human physiology** (preferred). Hands-on experience with Static code analysis tools **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 . #connectedcare