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

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

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 too