Sr Principal Software Engineer

Baxter International Inc.; Skaneateles Falls (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead embedded software development for medical monitors. You will design, implement, document, and sustain software products with a focus on quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on expertise, technical leadership, and the ability to guide a small team across multiple disciplines. On-site work is expected with flexibility in the workplace policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of embedded software development for complex, regulated or safety-critical medical device systems.
• Experience leading senior engineers and cross-functional teams in Agile/Lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end software development lifecycle for medical device products from requirements to sustaining support.
• Define and drive technical roadmaps, architectures, and technology choices aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks with cross-functional teams to implement recovery plans.
• Provide technical leadership across development, verification, integration, and design transfer.
• Ensure compliance with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including cybersecurity and design control.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS (ThreadX)

Embedded Linux

Kernel/Driver development

Networking protocols

Multithreaded systems

Technical leadership

Regulated medical device

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science

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

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will be involved with the research and development of embedded software in advanced medical monitors saving lives across the whole world. You will take part in the design, implementation, documentation, and sustaining engineering for software products. The successful candidate will possess solid hands‑on technical abilities, an understanding of modern software practices, a vision for software development, and a passion for their work in transforming healthcare. Ideal candidate is a self‑starter, who can independently dig into issues and arrive at solutions. The ability to provide technical leadership to a small team collaborating with other software developers is essential for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Own the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle for medical device products, from requirements and architecture through design, implementation, verification, release, and sustaining support.
• Define and drive technical roadmaps, architecture strategies, and technology selections aligned with product goals, regulatory requirements, and long‑term maintainability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate product‑level technical risks, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop effective recovery and risk management plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across development, verification, integration, design transfer, and field issue resolution activities.
• Ensure compliance with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including risk management, complaint handling, CAPA support, cybersecurity, and design control processes.
• Champion quality, security‑by‑design, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain high technical standards through design reviews, technical oversight, mentoring, talent development, and participation in hiring and technical assessments.
• Lead and influence cross‑functional teams using Agile SAFe practices, collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver compliant, high‑quality solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex products, including regulated, safety‑critical, or medical device systems.
• Strong technical expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS environments (e.g., ThreadX), Embedded Linux, kernel/driver development, networking protocols, and multi‑threaded systems.
• Proven experience designing and architecting embedded systems, with a track record of delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions for released products.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience guiding senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional development teams through complex projects.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to decompose complex architectures and articulate technical solutions across internal and external interfaces.
• Experience working within regulated development environments, including Agile/Lean practices, risk management, quality systems, cybersecurity, and product lifecycle processes.
• Preferred qualifications include an advanced engineering degree, knowledge of medical device standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601, IEC 62366, IEC 81001‑5‑1), and experience supporting regulatory submissions such as 510(k), De Novo, PMA, or EU MDR.

Baxter prioritizes accommodating flexibility in the workplace. This is reflected in our flexible workplace policy, which requires employees to be on‑site a minimum number of days weekly. The policy supports in‑person interaction and teamwork to further our Mission. It is governed by local legal standards and requirements. Baxter reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the policy as business demands shift.

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 $144,000- $198,000 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 employment visas at this time.

US 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 visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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