Principal Software Engineer

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.

The Principal software Engineer in Baxter Cardiology is responsible for various Cardiology Software products development and support activities.

• Architect and design the enhancements and bug fixes to Cardiology Software products.
• Develop software, write unit tests and perform code reviews.
• Work with Systems engineering and test teams on design requirements and verification tests.
• Work with product security team on identifying and resolving vulnerabilities.
• Support any customer escalations that have been reviewed and investigated by Tiers 1 & 2 support and need a design SME for further investigation to determine root cause.
• Support business unit goals.

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or related field with 5+ years in software engineering developing Client/Server applications.
• Proficiency in C#, C++ for Microsoft .Net core and .Net Platform.
• Proficiency in Postgres database is preferred, though experience with other relational databases like MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle will suffice.
• 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.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We provide a flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite to connect and collaborate in person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $120,000-$165,000 annually. The range is intended to reflect an anticipated salary. Individual pay is based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For more information about our pay philosophy and benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that starts 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), the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with options for…