Senior Software Engineer

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

Baxter’s mission is to save and sustain lives, and as a Senior Software Engineer, your work contributes directly to achieving that mission and making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work, but we help each other. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and work together to achieve the best outcome for patients and caregivers.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will participate in the research and development of advanced medical products saving lives across the whole world.  You will take part in the whole device lifecycle, including design, implementation, documentation, and testing for new and existing products. The successful candidate will possess solid hands-on technical abilities, an understanding of modern software practices, and a passion for their work in transforming healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement software components for new and existing devices, and supporting the team with your technical expertise.
• Providing input for the creation of schedules and tasking to facilitate the development, documentation, testing, and delivery of software items.
• Apply strong software engineering expertise to design and implement robust software architectures, while adhering to the processes and methodologies used by the team to create quality software,
• Develop and debug software components for simple bare metal designs to complex applications deployed in medical products.  
• Utilize modern C++, design patterns, strong object-oriented principles, unit testing, automated testing, and software evaluation tools
• Participate in the formal documentation processes of software architecture, detailed designs, and testing protocols
• Research and develop new features and functions that will transform healthcare for the future

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in software engineering utilizing C/C++, preferably in a multi-process environment.
• Experience developing software applications for a Linux environment is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Cyber Security concepts and methods, and/or medical device development experience are pluses.
• Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of object-oriented designs utilizing design patterns, SOLID design principles, and Test-Driven Development. They will be a self-starter possessing excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills who is customer centric, collaborative, and decisive.
  

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 $96,000 to $132,000 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.

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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: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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