Senior Software Engineer

Becton Dickinson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Pyxis ES Development team. You will work on enterprise software, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions using Go or Java and modern web technologies.

Preferred experience includes containerization, TLS/PKI, OAuth 2.0, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SQL Server or MySQL databases. You’ll contribute to microservices across on‑prem and cloud environments, in an Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field.
• 5 years of growing responsibility in R&D roles with coding experience (Python, Java, Go, C, C++, C#).
• Experience with multiple database implementations (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Perform software design and implementation with emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Conduct software evaluation and testing of own and third‑party software.
• Provide technical documentation for design, implementation, and testing.
• Attend design review meetings and adhere to software development procedures.
• Document and repair software errors and participate in ongoing education.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to complete Product Engineering projects.
• Develop cohesive working relationships and use source control and tracking tools like Github and JIRA.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C

C++

REST

AWS

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

GitHub

JIRA

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform

Pulumi

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job Description Summary: The Pyxis ES Development team is looking for Software Engineers to join a high-performing, collaborative development organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working in enterprise software environments and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Candidates should have experience with Go or Java and/or modern web technologies such as React, Node.js, Spring, or Ruby. They should thrive in fast-paced Agile environments, contribute effectively within high-performing teams, and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and team success. Preferred experience includes containerization technologies, security and authentication frameworks such as TLS/PKI and OAuth 2.0, messaging platforms including Kafka and RabbitMQ, and relational databases such as SQL Server and MySQL. Experience implementing monitoring, observability, systems management, and centralized logging solutions is also highly desirable. Successful candidates will have experience designing and supporting microservices-based architecture across both on-premises and cloud-native environments. They possess strong written and verbal communication skills, work effectively within diverse and collaborative teams, and maintain a customer-focused mindset. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Perform software design and implementation, following coding guidelines and considering system characteristics to produce optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Conduct software evaluation and testing of own software, software from other engineering staff, and third-party software
• Provide technical documentation for the design, implementation and testing of the software
• Attend design review meetings as needed to adhere to the software development procedures
• Document and repair errors related to software
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
• Work with cross-functional project teams to complete Product Engineering projects with minimal guidance
• Develop cohesive interpersonal working relationships with all peers and team members
• Work with source code management tools (e.g. Github) and work tracking tools (e.g. JIRA)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a S.T.E.M related field.
• 5 years of growing responsibility in Research & Development roles, with emphasis in coding experience (Python, Java, Go, C, C++, C# etc.)
• Experience with multiple database implementations (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server, non-relational databases)
• Willingness to travel up to 10% or less (domestic and international).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience operating in agile development environments
• Experience with healthcare environments
• Experience with cloud-based technologies from public cloud providers (e.g. AWS, GCF, Azure).
• Experience with REST architecture
• Experience with RPC protocols
• Experience with Container orchestration frameworks (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)
• Experience with Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi)

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers. Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D Additional Locations Work Shift At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.