Principal SW Engineer – Android – Device Platform; MKE

Principal Software Engineer - Android Development (Milwaukee, WI)

Join Baxter Healthcare Corporation as a Principal Software Engineer
- Android Development in Milwaukee, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare solutions.

• Apply and demonstrate strong software engineering expertise to build and develop robust software architectures and influence 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, testable, reusable, and maintainable fashion.
• 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: $112,000–$154,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Individual pay is based on location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles, including medical and dental coverage that starts on day one, 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) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company matching. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the 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 status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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