Co-op – Software System Integration – Cambridge, MA – January–August 2026

Job Title

Co-op – Software System Integration – Cambridge, MA – January–August 2026

Job Description

Are you interested in a co-op opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in 6 month co-op opportunities at our site in Cambridge, MA. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your Role:

• Setup and maintain patient monitoring systems, ranging from small networks (~50 hosts) to large-scale, VM-based configurations (~300 hosts). Ensure systems are aligned with customer and business needs.
• Plan, design, and execute system integration and testing procedures. Collect test result data using SQL queries and other methods for analysis.
• Address and resolve issues with third-party software running on systems. Proactively discover and fix problems to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the products and industry requirements. Stay informed about developments in the tools' industries to anticipate changes.
• Interface with external stakeholders, including customers, product management, and field engineering. Present and report complex system integration test results to both internal and external audiences.

You'Re The Right Fit If:

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related degrees.
• You have experience in Software System-Level disciplines - IT Infrastructure, Networking, Embedded Software, Operating Systems, Database (MS SQL), Power BI, etc.
• You have the ability to setup and configure complex IT systems with both hardware, software and virtualization.
• You have strong troubleshooting skills of complex distributed software systems.
• You can work independently and have a holistic ‘Systems Thinking’ approach/mind-set: Thorough understanding of parts, components, assemblies, interfaces, performance criteria, etc. of a complex system.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.  

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

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.

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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is Bachelor Level: $29-32 an hour: Masters Level $33-$46 an hour plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges 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.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

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.