Sr. Software Systems Engineer

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Systems Engineer in the R&D/Software organization where you will play a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking healthcare solutions. You will be at the forefront of new product development and sustaining activities within our Infusion Pump Platforms and connected ecosystem Digital Applications group ensuring we meet customer needs while adhering to the highest regulatory standards. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare technology and eager to make a significant impact this is the opportunity for you!

What Youll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Systems Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Driving Best Practices : Implement and champion best practices in software systems development and product lifecycles utilizing Agile PDLC/SDLC and Systems Engineering methodologies in collaboration with development and verification teams. Utilize AI (prompt engineering agentic AI AI extensions on existing tools etc.) to implement rapid requirements and risk prototyping while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Technical Leadership : Provide guidance mentorship and technical leadership to a distributed R&D team fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Complex Problem Solving : Develop innovative technical solutions to complex software system challenges delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Architectural Contributions : Assist in establishing robust system and software architectures for digital applications ensuring alignment with established design inputs. Ensure systems of systems and interoperability considerations are accounted for and represented in the architectures.
• User Needs Translation : Identify and capture user needs for digital applications translating them into functional and non-functional system requirements. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure these needs are effectively integrated into system requirements.
• Desing Inputs and Compliance : Write maintain and own system-level and software-level design inputs/requirements ensuring compliance with established Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 13485 and IEC 62304.
• Risk Management : Lead ISO 14971-based risk analysis activities from identifying inherent hazards to implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Verification and Validation : Collaborate with verification engineers to define test strategies for system and software verification and validation plans utilizing requirement tracing methods.
• Hands-On Testing : Conduct ad-hoc testing of in-development and developed software systems to ensure ongoing product quality.
• Agile Execution : Enforce and support teams in executing Agile/Scrum planning including estimating scheduling and completing committed tasks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance processes practices and technical mentorship transforming software requirements into effective test architectures.
• Design Transfer Process : Interface with manufacturing field service operations and customer training staff throughout the design transfer process.
• Issue Resolution : Ensure that product complaints and issues are addressed promptly with appropriate impact assessments on requirements and risks.
• Compliance Assurance : Uphold compliance with the product development process and quality system standards.

What Youll Bring

• ABachelors degreein an engineering discipline with3 years of experience
• Proven experience with regulated products and connected systems in themedical devices/biotechnology industry.
• Experience withcloud-based digital applicationsis preferred. (e.g. SaaS/PaaS/IaaS environments with AWS/Azure or similar CSPs). Experience with implementing AI/ML paradigms in Digital Applications a plus.
• Familiarity withelectro-mechanical devicesis preferred.
• Expertise inrequirements managementrisk management and development in anAgile environment including experience in creating and maintaining product backlogs.
• Knowledge of implementing and enforcingmedical device cybersecurity design paradigmsis a plus.
• Exceptionaloral and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills and experience in a regulated industry.

Why Join Us

If you are a passionate and innovative software systems engineer eager to shape the future of healthcare technology we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to develop best-in-class standards and practices that will revolutionize patient care and enhance the lives of countless individuals. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating solutions that save and sustain lives.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal 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 $104000 to $143000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and 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.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start 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) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and 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 and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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