About the role#
This is a paid Co-op position for a Software Development Engineer. You will work within our platform engineering team to build tools and infrastructure that support our development cycles. This role provides hands-on experience in a health-tech environment, focusing on cloud-native solutions and developer productivity.
What you'll do#
- Build self-service tools and CI/CD pipelines to help engineering teams deliver software.
- Collaborate with platform engineers, application developers, and technical stakeholders to develop platform solutions.
- Contribute to infrastructure, application programming interfaces, and user interfaces using cloud-first practices.
- Participate in pair programming and test-driven development under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Go, Java, or C#.
- Comfort working in a Linux environment.
- Experience working as an individual contributor on technical assignments through coursework, projects, or internships.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Note: US work authorization is required. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Philips
Philips operates as a public company within the health technology sector. It provides medical devices and health systems for cardiology, oncology, and respiratory care. The firm maintains a global presence with headquarters in Amsterdam. It employs over 74,000 people across various international offices.
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