Principal Software Engineer – Test Automation

Zvh; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter in the United States is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test to influence product quality and patient outcomes. You will lead test strategy, collaborate with software engineers, and drive complex test planning and automation.

Applicants should have 7+ years in Software Test Automation/SDET, strong Python/Java/C/C++, and experience with PyTest, Selenium, Robot Framework, or Cucumber. This role offers a base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of Software Test Automation/SDET experience in product development.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality software from development to release.
• Strong test planning, design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting skills.
• Experience testing REST APIs and GraphQL services; strong exploratory testing and bug investigation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement test strategies ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with software engineers to promote testability and quality across the SDLC.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution for complex features and releases.
• Analyze requirements to design, maintain automated and manual test cases.
• Design and enhance scalable test automation frameworks, tools, dashboards, and reusable components.
• Execute tests across front-end, back-end, APIs; document and track defects to resolution.
• Drive V&V activities, perform root cause analysis, and report quality metrics.
• Create and maintain test plans, suites, and related quality documentation.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Test automation

REST APIs

GraphQL

BDD

SDET

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

PyTest

Selenium

Robot Framework

Cucumber

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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives The investigations we perform and the products we build improve patient outcomes globally. As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test at Baxter, your role has a direct effect on creating positive change for others. It's complex work—and support is always available. Our teams collaborate across functions and lead through persuasion. Whether steering a team through a project or supervising direct reports, our research and development team takes responsibility for motivating others to deliver results. 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. When you join Baxter in this role, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

What you–a be doing

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective test strategies that ensure product quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with software engineers to promote testability and quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution activities for complex software features and releases.
• Analyze business requirements and user needs to design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases.
• Design, implement, and enhance scalable test automation frameworks, tools, dashboards, and reusable test components.
• Execute front-end, back-end, API, and exploratory testing; identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Drive verification and validation (V&V) activities, perform root cause analysis, and provide comprehensive test reporting and quality metrics.
• Create and maintain test plans, test suites, test cases, protocols, and related quality documentation to ensure complete test coverage and traceability.

What you–a bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Software Test Automation/SDET roles within a product development environment.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality software products from development through release.
• Strong expertise in test planning, test case design, execution, defect tracking, and test reporting/documentation.
• Experience analyzing requirements and customer needs to develop effective automated test strategies and scripts.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as PyTest, Selenium, Robot Framework, or Cucumber.
• Hands‑on experience testing REST APIs and/or GraphQL services, with strong exploratory testing and bug investigation skills.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, BDD/test‑first methodologies, configuration management, and issue‑tracking tools; regulated industry experience is a plus.

Baxter is dedicated to addressing the demand for flexibility in the workplace. We achieve this through our flexible workplace policy, which mandates a minimum number of days onsite each week. This policy offers the advantages of in-person connection and collaboration to advance our Mission. The flexible workplace policy adheres to local laws and legal regulations. Baxter reserves the right to modify, pause, or end this policy as business needs evolve.

The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000-$154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well‑being matters.

• 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.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.