Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Philips in Bothell, WA, you will design, document, and implement high‑quality embedded software for high‑volume consumer medical devices. You will work across multiple platforms and product ranges, providing technical leadership and mentoring teammates while responsibly integrating AI‑assisted coding tools.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical design, documentation, and code reviews, collaborating with hardware and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop low‑level drivers and peripheral interfaces (GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, PWM, timers) within a FreeRTOS multithreaded environment.
• Create and maintain unit and automated tests to validate firmware, prevent regression, and ensure release readiness.
• Incorporate AI‑assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, agents, and Windsurf into development workflows.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on embedded software experience with microcontrollers and low‑level driver development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a software‑related field.
• Ability to interpret analog and digital schematics and understand system‑level technologies.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, agents, Windsurf) and responsible usage.
• Preferred experience with wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi‑Fi, or Zigbee.

Required skills

• FreeRTOS
• GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, PWM, timers
• Low‑level driver development
• Unit testing and automated test frameworks
• AI‑assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, agents, Windsurf)
• Wireless protocols: BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee

What we offer

• Salary range $129,000 – $205,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match up to 7%, HSA contributions, stock purchase plan, and education reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work on impactful medical‑device products within a collaborative, purpose‑driven company.