Staff Software Engineer

BD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Engineering, for on-site work in Irvine, CA, to lead scalable platform infrastructure integrating EHR and cloud apps. The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong cloud background, and a focus on performance, reliability, and security.

You will work across Go, Java, React, and JavaScript to deliver high-impact services and SDKs. Ideal candidates have 7+ years building large-scale healthcare software, experience with AWS, Terraform/CDK, and RESTful APIs,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building large-scale software applications in healthcare or related field.
• 2+ years experience in Terraform and/or CDK.
• Experience running and supporting production systems on AWS for 2-3 years.
• Experience in leading engineers, planning and execution of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Architect and guide building end-to-end systems optimized for performance, scale, and reliability.
• Work primarily in Go, Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Develop platform SDKs and RESTful APIs
• Plan and lead other engineers to deliver features in a fast paced environment
• Develop, maintain CDK scripts to support provisioning of infrastructure
• Implement CI/CD pipeline for efficient delivery and updates
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API guides and technical guides
• Understand user experience and product strategy with customer-centric design decisions
• Clear communication and written skills across teams
• Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK or Terraform
• Develop and maintain internal SDKs and developer tooling to consume platform capabilities
• Own reliability, security, and observability of AWS environments across multi-account/region setups

Skills

Go

Java

React

JavaScript

Terraform

AWS CDK

RESTful APIs

AWS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

RESTful APIs

Go

Java

React

JavaScript

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

Join Our Innovative Team at Connected Care!

Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking team that is transforming healthcare through cutting-edge technology? Our mission is to make a tangible difference in patients' lives with world-class technology capabilities.

Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

This role is ONSITE in Irvine, Laguna Canyon, CA - Ideal candidate will reside within a commutable distance to work 5 days onsite.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success.

About The Role

• The Becton Dickinson Software Technology Solutions Division (STS) seeks a hands-on Staff Engineer passionate about building and maintaining platfrom infrastructure and products that integrates EHR and cloud applications.
• This position requires an enthusiastic technical leader to work across the entire stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable measurable business growth.
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale and maintain high standards for code quality and application design.
• Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities.
• This highly collaborative position will partner with and advise multiple teams by guiding the creation and consumption of services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Architect and guide building end-to-end systems optimized for performance, scale, and reliability.
• Work primarily in Go, Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Develop platform SDKs and RESTful APIs
• Plan and lead other engineers to deliver features in a fast paced environment
• Develop, maintain CDK scripts to support provisioning of infrastructure
• Implement CI/CD pipeline for effficent delivery and updates
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API guides and technical guides
• Understand user experience and product strategy. Ensure the entire stack is designed and built with a customer-centric mindset and able to make appropriate design trade offs.
• Clear communication and written skills to collaborate and influence across teams.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK or Terraform, ensuring reusable constructs, consistent deployment pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code best practices across engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain internal SDKs and developer tooling that abstract AWS service integrations, enabling teams to consume platform capabilities (e.g., S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS) reliably and efficiently.
• Own the reliability, security, and observability of AWS environments by managing IAM policies, VPC configurations, CloudWatch monitoring, and cost optimization across multi-account or multi-region setups.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience in building large-scale software applications in healthcare or related field
• At least 2 years experience in Terraform and/or CDK
• Must have experience running and supporting production systems on public cloud such as AWS - 2-3yrs.
• Experience in leading engineers, planning and execution of deliverables
• Experience in designing and building services with AWS is a must.
• Experienced in multiple Cloud PaaS persistence technologies and in-depth knowledge of cloud-based offerings and orchestration technologies (AWS Step Function, Airflow, etc.)
• Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Experience in Java, React, and JavaScript
• Must have good coding practices, including well-documented code
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as SOX, PCI, HIPAA, Data Protection is a plus
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Experience in unit/integration testing

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's or master's preferred in computer science, Information Systems, or an engineering field or proven experience.
• 7+ years of related experience

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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 - Irvine Laguna Canyon

Salary Range Information

$129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD Annual