Principal Software Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

As a Principal Systems Engineer in the software organization, you will be responsible for developing innovative healthcare solutions and support the development and sustaining activities within Infusion Pump Platforms to meet customer needs and regulatory standards.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be working on software for new and sustaining development for products and digital applications within the Infusion Pump Portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work with cross-functional team members (e.g. Commercial and Clinical) to translate user needs into system requirements.
• Lead decomposition of system requirements into software subsystem requirements.
• Lead risk analysis activities for software from the capture of inherent hazards through mitigation implementation.
• Work with verification engineers to define test strategies for the development of verification and validation plans using requirement tracing methods.
• Participate in software design reviews for components or features.
• Develop and contribute to technical solutions to complex problems and ability to deliver high-quality solutions on tight schedules.
• Deploy agile planning/execution including estimating, scheduling, and completing committed schedules.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders and enable the team on better processes, practices, and technical mentorship. Transforming software requirements into software test architecture.
• Interface with manufacturing, service, and customer training staff through the design transfer process.
• Ensure compliance to the product development process and quality system.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience on electro-mechanical devices preferred.
• Experience with development in an agile environment with experience creating and maintaining product backlogs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills.

If you are a passionate and innovative software engineer with a desire to shape the future of healthcare technology, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team and help us create life-changing solutions for millions of people around the world.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At Baxter’s discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on 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 are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.