Principal Software Engineer Job at Baxter (Milwaukee)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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

Requirements

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 DevOps 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
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice to have

Proficiency in Postgres database
Background in regulated industries, especially medical devices with exposure to IEC 62304 and quality/regulatory collaboration

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
time-off benefits such as 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
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits

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