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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.\nYou are responsible for\nTranslate product needs, use cases and system constraints into clear software requirements and architecture decisions;\nDefine and maintain the embedded IoT software architecture in alignment with product and system architecture, including decomposition, interfaces, data flows and deployment views;\nOwn key quality attributes and technical trade-offs, including performance, reliability, security, power consumption, maintainability, testability and cost;\nDefine hardware-software, device-app and device-cloud interfaces, protocols and integration contracts;\nGuide detailed design and implementation while remaining hands-on in critical areas, prototypes, architecture spikes and complex problem solving;\nEstablish reusable architectural patterns and building blocks across connected-product variants and platforms;\nWork with product owners, system architects and engineering teams to refine scope, identify technical dependencies and build an executable architecture runway;\nLead 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;\nSupport software verification strategy, integration planning, defect analysis and resolution of complex field or production issues;\nContribute to estimates, risk management, make-or-buy decisions and delivery planning for small to medium initiatives.\nYou are a part of\nThe 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.\nTo succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.\nAt 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.\nStrong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns and refactoring; Experience in scripting and engineering automation is a plus.\nStrong 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.\nExperience 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.\nStrong 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.\nAbility to align product owners, system architects, embedded, mobile and cloud teams, and external partners on requirements, interfaces and technical trade-o s.\nExperience in technical planning, estimation and risk management, with the ability to coach engineers and communicate effectively across functions, cultures and organizational levels.\nRequired Competencies:\nBehavioral\nCustomer Focus\nQuality Mindset Confidential - Default\nTech Savvy\nCultivates Innovation\nDrives Results\nResourcefulness\nPlans and Aligns\nManages Conflict\nSituational Adaptability\nCollaborates\nCommunication\nEnglish\nMandarin Chinese Mindset\nA systems thinker who turns ambiguity into coherent architecture and validates critical decisions through targeted technical exploration.\nCurious and comfortable working across devices, connectivity, applications and cloud services.\nPragmatic 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.\nCommitted to production-ready, reusable and scalable architectures for high-volume products and long-term sustainability.\nThis role may not be the right fit if:\nYou prefer detailed design and coding over architecture-level ownership and system-wide trade-offs.\nYou favor prototypes over production-quality solutions built for reliability, testability and lifecycle support.\nYou prioritize features over security, privacy, compliance and product quality.\nYou prefer customized, low-volume solutions over reusable architectures for high-volume products.\nYou prefer a narrow technology focus over end-to-end alignment across devices, apps, cloud services and partners.\nIn return, we offer you\nA 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. 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