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Your Role at Baxter
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will be involved with the research and development of embedded software in advanced medical monitors saving lives across the whole world. You will take part in the design, implementation, documentation, and sustaining engineering for software products. The successful candidate will possess solid hands-on technical abilities, an understanding of modern software practices, a vision for software development, and a passion for their work in transforming healthcare. Ideal candidate is a self-starter, who can independently dig into issues and arrive at solutions. The ability to provide technical leadership to a small team collaborating with other software developers is essential for this position.
What Youll Do- Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle for medical device products, from requirements and architecture through design, implementation, verification, release, and sustaining support.
- Define and drive technical roadmaps, architecture strategies, and technology selections aligned with product goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term maintainability.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate product-level technical risks, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop effective recovery and risk management plans.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across development, verification, integration, design transfer, and field issue resolution activities.
- Ensure compliance with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including risk management, complaint handling, CAPA support, cybersecurity, and design control processes.
- Champion quality, security-by-design, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain high technical standards through design reviews, technical oversight, mentoring, talent development, and participation in hiring and technical assessments.
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams using Agile SAFe practices, collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex products, including regulated, safety-critical, or medical device systems.
- Strong technical expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS environments (e.g., ThreadX), Embedded Linux, kernel/driver development, networking protocols, and multi-threaded systems.
- Proven experience designing and architecting embedded systems, with a track record of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for released products.
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience guiding senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional development teams through complex projects.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to decompose complex architectures and articulate technical solutions across internal and external interfaces.
- Experience working within regulated development environments, including Agile/Lean practices, risk management, quality systems, cybersecurity, and product lifecycle processes.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced engineering degree, knowledge of medical device standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601, IEC 62366, IEC 81001-5-1), and experience supporting regulatory submissions such as 510(k), De Novo, PMA, or EU MDR.
Baxter prioritizes accommodating flexibility in the workplace. This is reflected in our flexible workplace policy, which requires employees to be on-site a minimum number of days weekly. The policy supports in-person interaction and teamwork to further our Mission. It is governed by local legal standards and requirements. Baxter reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the policy as business demands shift.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,000- $198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
