Senior Software Engineer, Medical Devices & Security

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace policy

Health and dental coverage starting on

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead software activities for medical devices and applications. You will master state-of-the-art software principles, project management, and guide teams to enhance product security while balancing business needs to protect patient safety.

Responsibilities include driving software roadmaps, coordinating with leaders, and ensuring regulatory alignment. Strong embedded systems experience and real-time OS expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, engineering, mathematics, information management, or related field.
• 12+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years in healthcare/medical devices industry.
• Deep understanding of ARM Cortex architectures for embedded systems.
• Experience with C/C++, Shell scripting, and GitHub configuration management software.
• Experience with software quality related tools such as Coverity.
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS).
• Knowledge of design controls CFR 820.30, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.

Responsibilities

• Lead software projects across multiple products from concept through design, regulatory approval, launch, maintenance, and discontinuation.
• Own software roadmaps and strategic efforts (sustaining, new product development, exploratory work).
• Collaborate with software leaders to develop and implement software processes, tools, governance, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and develop team members.
• Drive risk reduction and communicate software health and vulnerabilities to leadership.
• Engage with business and regulatory leaders to ensure software health and escalations are understood.
• Participate in industry activities to align with guidance and regulations.

Skills

ARM Cortex embedded

C/C++

Shell scripting

GitHub configuration

FreeRTOS

Coverity

ISO 14971 risk mgmt

CFR 820.30

ISO 13485

Leadership

Software quality tools

Education

BS in computer science/engineering/Math/Info Mgmt or related

Tools

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Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead software activities for medical devices and applications. You will master state-of-the-art software principles, project management, and guide teams to enhance product security while balancing business needs to protect patient safety.

Responsibilities include driving software roadmaps, coordinating with leaders, and ensuring regulatory alignment. Strong embedded systems experience and real-time OS expertise are essential.