Principal, R&D Engineer

What You’ll Work On

• Customer‑facing tools used by real Vizient members
• Rapid experiments and prototypes designed to learn quickly
• Products that ship, evolve, and ship again – in rapid succession
• Platform work that unlocks future product velocity

• Partner closely with product leaders to understand problems, users, and rationale
• Shape solutions collaboratively when it makes sense, or execute independently when that’s more effective
• Move fluidly from idea to prototype to production
• Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, learning, and durability
• Help define how this R&D unit operates as it grows

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and a bias toward shipping
• Comfort working on ambiguous problems with real users and real constraints
• Ability to quickly understand product intent and translate it into working software
• A track record of building things that were actually used
• 2-5 years of experience is common, but not required – judgment and capability matter more than tenure
• Healthcare experience is not required

• It’s a foundational role in a new business unit with room to grow
• You’ll have real ownership and influence from the start
• You’ll ship software into live environments, not slide decks or internal demos
• You’ll help shape what R&D looks like at Vizient long‑term

• Demonstrated success in leading high‑impact projects or initiatives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment
• Proven experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders and influencing technical direction at an organizational level
• Prior exposure to large‑scale systems, cloud‑native platforms, and enterprise‑grade software development

Career Framework: SME – Principal (P5)

Estimated Hiring Range: $ to $. This position is also incentive eligible. The current salary range for this role is $ to $.