Principal Engineer, Algorithms

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Principle Algorithm Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others!

As a Principal Algorithm Engineer, you will be a member of a dedicated team of algorithm, AI/ML, and data analytic engineers that develop and improve cardiology and pulmonary measurement and interpretation methods to improve clinical patient outcomes. This position will understand clinical needs related to the signal processing and analysis of cardiology and pulmonary devices; algorithm functionality and performance requirements; constraints and trade-offs; design and interface requirements of new products being developed. You will support a component of the product design and be responsible for documentation and validation of the software inputs/outputs to ensure a safe and effective product.

The Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a meaningful role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that enhance patient care.

What you'll be doing

• Design, code, and maintain interpretive and signal processing algorithms and test programs for ECG and other physiological parameters for use in medical devices.
• Use advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories for algorithm development and performance evaluation.
• Identify, develop and/or execute algorithm tests using physiological databases and artificial signals.
• Support software engineering’s device integration and verification efforts.
• Identify, interpret, and communicate insights, trends, and patterns from analysis and experiments.
• Identify meaningful insights from large databases.
• Develop and maintain internal software tools to manage large clinical and simulated data sets.
• Work with other departments to resolve issues found during development.
• Execute code reviews and unit testing.
• Write documentation related to software development and verification.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field; MS preferred.
• Strong knowledge in application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Advanced practical knowledge and experience in signal processing algorithms, particularly cardiology related.
• 5+ years of programming experience.
• 5+ years relevant algorithm development experience is preferred.
• Computer programming (C, C++, C#, Matlab; Ada beneficial).
• Must be a team-player, possess outstanding customer service skills, and be self-motivated.
• Thorough understanding of product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with ICH, ISO, FDA and other regulatory standards and GMP/QSR environment is beneficial.

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 its 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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $112,000 to $154,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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.

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: Benefits | Baxter

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