Principal Engineer, Test,

Baxter International Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Senior QA/Test Engineer to lead verification activities for medical device software. You will design verification environments, develop test benches, and drive automated testing to ensure high-quality software releases.

The role requires strong leadership, deep experience in test strategies, and collaboration with global teams to meet stringent regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software QA, Verification & Validation, or Software Test Engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading QA/Test teams while driving technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification to understand design specs and create verification environment.
• Develop top-level and block-level test benches, stimulus, and coverage metrics.
• Coordinate debug of failing test cases with design team.
• Ensure delivery of verified blocks for sign-off with required functionality and coverage.
• Develop and document product test cases.
• Identify testing risks and own risk mitigation plans.
• Work within Agile teams to deliver quality products.

Skills

QA Leadership

Test Automation

Selenium

Agile/Scrum

JIRA

ALM

Medical Devices

IEC62304

Traceability

Risk-Based Testing

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/EE

Tools

JIRA

ALM

Teamcenter

ClearQuest

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

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.

About Baxter

Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company’s global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter’s employees worldwide are building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

• Location – Bangalore

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the verification team to understand fully the design specification; design a verification environment and interact with design engineers to identify important verification scenarios.
• Lead the development of tests and the creation of top-level and block-level test-benches, stimulus and coverage metrics.
• Coordinate the debug process of failing test cases along with the design team.
• Ensure delivery of verified design blocks for sign-off, meeting defined functionality, performance and coverage requirements. Drive improvements in test execution, quality and delivery.
• Lead the development and documentation of product test case.
• Identifying Testing Risks and own the Risk Mitigation Plans.
• Work within Agile team to deliver quality products as one team
• Guide the team on proper verification approach
• Assist/guide in authoring, reviewing and execution of verification test cases
• Provide input to Trace Matrix to ensure the traceability of the requirements to tests is intact
• Co-ordinate the verification activities during SDLC
• Compile Verification Test Summary Report at conclusion of formal verification phase for submission

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Verification & Validation, or Software Test Engineering, preferably within the Medical Device or other highly regulated industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring QA/Test teams while driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong expertise in defining and executing test strategies, test architecture, and automation frameworks for complex software applications.
• Hands-on experience with functional, non-functional, performance, reliability, and automated testing methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with strong proficiency in JIRA and ALM tools.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with global, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and aggressive timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive quality-focused decisions.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and challenging the status quo to enhance product quality and delivery.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Selenium-based test automation and modern test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter and/or IBM ClearQuest.
• Experience in medical device software development and familiarity with standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 14971.
• Proven track record in risk-based testing, compliance, and validation within regulated environments.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process,

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