Senior Principal Software Engineer - C/C++

Company: Baxter Healthcare
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

This is where you save and sustain livesAt 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 BaxterThisiswhere your work saves livesAs a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative healthcare solutions in alignment with the Infusion Pump Platforms direction and operational priorities. The ideal candidate will possess a proven understanding of standard engineering techniques and successfully apply them to development efforts for new and existing products within the Infusion portfolio.This role is based out of our Raleigh, NC location with relocation benefits available.What you'll be doing:

• Using your technical breadth, depth, ability, and expertise to make choices of technology for business problems and quickly prototype the same to drive decisions.
  • Planning and implementing workstreams or projects. This includes constructing and handling project schedules, leading onshore and offshore execution teams, performing execution tasks, collaborating with development groups and technical support groups.
    • Providing leadership within assigned team to ensure milestones for projects and/or sprints are met.
      • Devising innovative ways to sophisticated problems through product modifications and proposing alternative designs and concepts.
        • Collaborating with multi-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to ensure software solutions meet business requirements.
          • When applicable, leading creation of software requirements based on deep understanding of customer needs.
            • Analyzing software requirements and defining software architecture. Participating in code reviews and building software within specified timelines.
              • Developing architectures that meet time-to-market, exceeding quality targets, quickly diagnosing problems in the field, quickly diagnosing issues during product development and requirements evolution (scalable / extensible).
                • Applying proven design patterns to build software solutions and capable using aging off-the-shelf and open-source software to provide timely solutions.
                  • Applying system engineering principles, methods, and techniques. This includes Requirements Management, Risk Management and Configuration Management to software/device development.
                    • Responsible for implementation of modules/units, performing peer code review, performing unit-testing, subsystem testing and participating/leading various system integration activities.
                      • Supporting Cybersecurity assessments and defect management.What you'll bring:
                        • Bachelors or a Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field with 8+ years of related experience.
                          • Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direction.
                            • Highly process oriented and demonstrated proficiency in various software development lifecycle methodologies including Agile, Iterative, V-Model, etc.
                              • Experience with software engineering subject areas (e.g., software development environments, configuration management tools, code inspection techniques and tools, testing methods and test management tools).
                                • Strong understanding of object-oriented designs applying design patterns, and SOLID design principles.
                                  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles, and the ability to apply this knowledge to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure software systems.
                                    • Experience in software engineering using C/C++ or other Object Oriented languages.
                                      • Experience developing software in Linux and Windows environments.
                                        • Knowledge of medical device software development is highly preferred including knowledge of standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971.
                                          • Understanding of Cyber Security concepts is strongly preferred.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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $176,000 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 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 are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.#LI-MS1US 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: Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.Reasonable Accommodations
                                            
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