Software Engineer - Pathology Scanners (C++)

Job Title
Software Engineer - Pathology Scanners (C++)

Job Description

Job title:
Software Engineer - Pathology Scanners (C++)

In this role you have the opportunity to:
Develop and maintain Pathology Scanner software solutions as part of Philips Digital & Computational Pathology (DCP) product portfolio.

Our challenge is to:
In a world with increasing challenges for cancer diagnostic procedures and quality of patient care, Philips DCP strives to be number one in empowering Pathologists with Digital Pathology Solutions via the best Pathology scanners, Image Management System, workflow, and Image Analytics solutions available. This helps pathology laboratories and pathologists to work more effectively, leading to higher quality diagnosis and as a result better patient care.

Our team leads the system engineering discipline that provides technical leadership to development and maintenance of our pathology scanners. We work on a constant stream of innovative solutions for our users. At the same time, we aim to optimize life cycle management and service practices for our install-base.

Your role:

• Design and implementation of software on the basis of design specifications in accordance, to ensure that the software will be reliable, scalable, efficient, user-friendly, easy to maintain and meet the (medical) quality and coding standards
• Implement class, unit integration and unit tests
• Features driven development in an agile approach
• Actively participates in sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives and backlog refinement
• Provides technical solutions that conform to the design, high quality (QMS/regulatory standards), performance, safety and security
• Challenges design and quality. Supports the creation of the software design
• Drive activities and seek opportunities for continuous improvement
• Keeps abreast of technical knowledge by studying and implementing state-of-the-art programming techniques and development tools, participating in educational opportunities, participating in communities of practice, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks
  
  

You're the right fit if: (4 x bullets max)

• A Bachelor or Masters degree, preferably in either computer science, informatics, or similar
• 7-8 years of experience as a software engineer, preferably within the medical industry
• Experience in model driven design, preferable Verum ASD (Analytical Software Design) or interest to learn
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented patterns and principles
• Should have strong working knowledge in C++ and Java
• Hands on experience in Linux Operation system
• Experience in Software craftsmanship - best in class code quality practices
• Self-starting capabilities and a pragmatic mindset, with strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and soft skills to create alignment with internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of basic healthcare standards and protocols (e.g. DICOM, HL7, FHIR) is desired
  
  

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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here.