Co-op - Software Development Engineer - Cambridge, MA - Jan-Aug 2027

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Job Description

Are you interested in an co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in paid intern opportunities. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company. 

Your role: 

• Build platforms that empower developers: As a Platform Engineering Intern, you will help create self-service tools and CI/CD pipelines that make it easier for engineering teams to deliver high-quality software at scale. Your work will directly reduce complexity and improve developer experience.
• Collaborate across engineering teams: You will work closely with platform engineers, application developers, and other technical stakeholders to understand challenges and translate them into practical platform solutions.
• Develop modern cloud-native solutions: You will contribute to infrastructure, application programming interfaces, and user interfaces using modern tools and cloud-first practices to support scalable and resilient systems.
• Learn through hands-on mentorship: This role offers frequent pair programming, exposure to test-driven development, and guidance from experienced engineers to accelerate both technical and professional growth.
• Grow your career in a flexible environment: This co-op position provides real-world experience in platform engineering within a collaborative team, with opportunities to build skills that apply across cloud, software, and infrastructure disciplines.

You're the right fit if:  

• You are pursuing a Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree program, or you are a career changer with a strong technical portfolio.
• Your skills include at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C#, and comfort working in a Linux environment. Bonus skills: familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, or CI/CD tools.
• You have experience through university coursework, projects, or previous internships or co-op roles, working as an individual contributor on technical assignments.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re a collaborative problem solver who communicates clearly, enjoys learning from feedback, and values teamwork, empathy, and curiosity when solving technical challenges.

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 improve the lives of others.  

• Learn more about our business.  
• Discover our rich and exciting history.  
• Learn more about our purpose.  
• Read more about our employee benefits.  

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. 

Philips Transparency Details  

The hourly rate for Bachelor Candidates: $26.00 to $29.00, Masters Candidates: $33.00-45.00, plus eligible overtime. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

Details about our benefits can be found here.   

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.   

Additional Information 

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. 

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.