Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
Baxter is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our Novum Infusion Pump team in the Medical Products and Therapies group. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting-edge, embedded software solutions that enhance our infusion portfolio.
Job description
Your Role at Baxter
Baxter is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our Novum Infusion Pump team in the Medical Products and Therapies group. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting-edge, embedded software solutions that enhance our infusion portfolio.
What you'll be doing
- Design and Develop Embedded Software Applications: Create high-performance and robust embedded software, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components and accurate implementation of high precision system functionality.
- Architectural Design: Contribute to the architecture of our software services and devices, focusing on modularity, scalability, and maintainability, and ensuring that software and hardware components work in harmony.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
- Mentor and Guide: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensure Code Quality: Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices, and implement testing strategies to validate software functionality and performance.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in embedded systems development and verification, to drive innovation within the team.
- Document and Share Knowledge: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and testing procedures, and share knowledge with the team to ensure continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
- Expertise in Embedded Software Development: Bachelor's in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, and 2+ years of experience specifically writing high reliability real-time embedded software in C/C++.
- Technical Skills: Highly proficient in C++, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles, and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proven leadership abilities, with experience managing technical projects and mentoring team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional Programming Languages: Experience with additional programming languages such as Python, and familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (e.g., Jenkins) tools.
- OOAD Principles: Knowledge of object-oriented design principles as they relate to embedded systems, and demonstrated experience in writing, debugging, and optimizing C/C++ code for embedded systems.
- Automated Testing: Experience with automated testing using GTest.
- Experience in a regulated industry preferred, ideally in medical device software with IEC 62304 experience.
- Excellent documentation skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
- 2+ years of experience writing high reliability real-time embedded software in C/C++
- Highly proficient in C++ with strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership abilities with experience managing technical projects and mentoring team members
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.