Principal, R&D Engineer

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. This is not a typical R&D role -- and it’s not meant to be. We’re building something new inside Vizient -- and we’re starting small on purpose. This team operates like a set of focused startups: small, hands-on, and accountable for shipping real products that real customers use. The difference is that access to customers, data, and scale is already solved -- from day one. You won’t be exploring ideas in isolation. You’ll be building, validating, and deploying software directly into live environments, with immediate feedback and a clear line of sight from problem to impact. Why This Team Exists Vizient is the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S., working with thousands of hospitals and health systems and supporting care delivery for millions of patients nationwide. This R&D unit exists because Vizient sits closer to the real needs of health systems than almost any organization in healthcare. By working directly with providers, operators, and product leaders across that network, the team has immediate access to the problems that matter most -- allowing it to identify needs early, validate ideas quickly, and build software grounded in how healthcare actually operates. That proximity enables speed, fidelity, and impact that are difficult to achieve anywhere else. 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. How You’ll Work 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. What We’re Looking For 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. Why This Role Is Different 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. Requirements 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 Estimated Hiring Range At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living. Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vizient, Inc