Principal, R&D Engineer

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 Career Framework: SME – Principal (P5) Estimated Hiring Range: $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. This position is also incentive eligible. The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vizient