Software Architect – Embedded & IoT, Mother & Child Care @ Philips

Job Title

Software Architect – Embedded & IoT, Mother & Child Care

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Shape the embedded software and connectivity architecture for connected consumer products within our digital parenting ecosystem. You will work across devices, mobile applications and cloud-facing interfaces, using technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi and proprietary wireless communication. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with architecture ownership, guiding teams toward robust, secure, reusable and scalable solutions.

You are responsible for

• Translate product needs, use cases and system constraints into clear software requirements and architecture decisions;
• Define and maintain the embedded IoT software architecture in alignment with product and system architecture, including decomposition, interfaces, data flows and deployment views;
• Own key quality attributes and technical trade-offs, including performance, reliability, security, power consumption, maintainability, testability and cost;
• Define hardware–software, device–app and device–cloud interfaces, protocols and integration contracts;
• Guide detailed design and implementation while remaining hands-on in critical areas, prototypes, architecture spikes and complex problem solving;
• Establish reusable architectural patterns and building blocks across connected-product variants and platforms;
• Work with product owners, system architects and engineering teams to refine scope, identify technical dependencies and build an executable architecture runway;
• Lead technical reviews and architecture alignment across requirements, design, code and partner deliverables, ensuring key decisions are documented and traceable and that integration and quality issues are followed through to closure with internal teams and ODM/JDM development partners;
• Support software verification strategy, integration planning, defect analysis and resolution of complex field or production issues;
• Contribute to estimates, risk management, make-or-buy decisions and delivery planning for small to medium initiatives.

You are a part of

The Philips business group Personal Health, which delivers innovative lifestyle solutions for personal well-being. Our brand promise delivers innovation that matters to you, meaning that our products are caring, innovative & impactful. The sector builds on a deep understanding of people's needs and aspirations to create innovations that help consumers achieve their lifestyle ambitions. The Mother & Child Care team is part of Personal Health, the Research and Development team is split over two main locations, Eindhoven and Shenzhen/Hong Kong supporting all innovation and product development activities.

It focuses on the development of medically and non-medically endorsed lifestyle products. The team is responsible for the end-to-end development and Confidential - Default realization of new product propositions with the goal of driving business growth by bringing existing, differentiating and new product propositions to market. You’ll be reporting to the Functional Group Lead Software Development and will be working within a team of highly motivated developers, and you will be based in our Shenzhen site.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 8 years of software development experience, including 3 or more years in a technical leadership role such as lead developer, software designer or architect for embedded, connected or IoT products.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns and refactoring; Experience in scripting and engineering automation is a plus.
• Strong embedded software expertise in C/C++, with practical experience in RTOS and/or embedded Linux and in developing Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled devices using relevant SoCs, modules and IoT SDKs. Experience with real-time audio or video technologies, such as WebRTC, RTSP, is a plus.
• Experience in IoT security and privacy, including secure provisioning, device identity, PKI, certificate management and TLS, together with knowledge of applicable cybersecurity standards and regulations. Experience with regulated product development, including IEC 62304 and relevant FDA guidance for medical devices, is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, architecture governance, integration and verification practices; experience applying both V-model and Agile approaches is required.
• Experience working with ODM/JDM partners in Greater China region, to ensure the quality, security and regulatory compliance of outsourced design and implementation.
• Ability to align product owners, system architects, embedded, mobile and cloud teams, and external partners on requirements, interfaces and technical trade-o s.
• Experience in technical planning, estimation and risk management, with the ability to coach engineers and communicate effectively across functions, cultures and organizational levels.

Required Competencies

• Behavioral
• Customer Focus
• Quality Mindset Confidential - Default
• Tech Savvy
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives Results
• Resourcefulness
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Situational Adaptability
• Collaborates
• Communication
• English
• Mandarin Chinese Mindset
• A systems thinker who turns ambiguity into coherent architecture and validates critical decisions through targeted technical exploration.
• Curious and comfortable working across devices, connectivity, applications and cloud services.
• Pragmatic in trade-offs, with security, privacy, compliance, reliability and quality treated as core design constraints.
• Collaborative and influential through clear reasoning, constructive challenge and well documented decisions.
• Committed to production-ready, reusable and scalable architectures for high-volume products and long-term sustainability.

This role may not be the right fit if:

• You prefer detailed design and coding over architecture-level ownership and system-wide trade-offs.
• You favor prototypes over production-quality solutions built for reliability, testability and lifecycle support.
• You prioritize features over security, privacy, compliance and product quality.
• You prefer customized, low-volume solutions over reusable architectures for high-volume products.
• You prefer a narrow technology focus over end-to-end alignment across devices, apps, cloud services and partners.

In return, we offer you

A path towards your most rewarding career. We welcome you to a challenging, innovative environment with great opportunities for you to explore. Philips is among one of the most innovative companies investing significantly in R&D. Developing and succeeding in this world-class innovation organization will open many doors for your long term career. We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person. Thus, we o er competitive health benefits, a flexible work schedule and access to local well-being focused activities.