Principal Software Engineer, Android

Your Role At Baxter

Principal Software Engineer – Android Development in Milwaukee, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare solutions and lead the development of modern medical products in an Android environment for medical devices.

• Apply and demonstrate strong software engineering expertise to build and develop robust software architectures, influencing the processes and methodologies the team uses to develop quality software.
• Develop software components in an Android environment that will be deployed in medical products, using architectural patterns, strong object‑oriented principles, unit testing, and automated testing tools.
• Own and control software implementation, ensuring that software is built in a modular fashion, testable, reusable, and maintainable.
• Participate in the formal documentation processes for requirements generation, software architecture, and detailed builds.
• Analyze and understand product requirements, deriving software requirements.
• Identify key product‑level technical risks and assist project managers in developing mitigation and recovery plans.
• Review work products and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Provide input to test strategies at both product and module levels.
• Drive the application of principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring, and testing techniques.
• Own and drive continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately advancing process and product quality gaps.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years in software engineering and 2+ years developing Android applications
• Proficiency in Java/Kotlin, with additional familiarity in JavaScript/Type Script and C++ for embedded/firmware
• Hands‑on experience with Android SDK, NDK, Android Studio, and strong understanding of Android architecture, components, security, and best practices
• Background in regulated industries preferred, especially medical devices with exposure to IEC 62304 and quality/regulatory collaboration
• Strong software architecture, design patterns, SOLID principles, TDD, and CI/CD familiarity
• Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Azure Dev Ops or Jira, and version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Proven track record of delivering technical solutions, solving complex problems, and working effectively with cross‑functional and multisite teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset and willingness to mentor and drive team success

Estimated base salary for this position is $112,000–$154,000 annually. The range reflects anticipated salary and individual pay is based on location, skills, experience, and other factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

• Health and dental coverage starting day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits including paid holidays, paid time off (20–35 days), family and medical leaves, and paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits

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.

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.