Embedded Software Architect - QT Framework (Relocation Assistance)

Baxter International Inc. • Raleigh, NC

25d • $160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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. Your Role at Baxter This is where your work saves lives At Baxter, we are at the forefront of innovation in the medical device industry, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced technology. Our Novum Infusion Pump Platform is a testament to our commitment to excellence, and we are seeking an experienced Embedded Qt Studio Software Architect to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about creating cutting-edge software solutions that make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Role Overview As an Embedded Qt Studio Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative software solutions for our infusion pump platform. You will leverage your expertise in model-view-controller (MVC) architecture, Qt development, and embedded systems to create efficient, reliable, and secure software that meets the highest standards of the medical device industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems and Qt Studio or similar UI SDKs.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, including job configuration and troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of software development and validation experience within a regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 62304, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, and familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and EU MDR.
• Proven ability to enforce rigorous software development, verification, and validation documentation standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, supporting adaptive and collaborative delivery.
• Effective communicator with a servant leadership mindset, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI software architecture design for medical devices using Qt Studio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, create test cases, and ensure specifications are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices, learning, and innovation.
• Design scalable Qt applications using Qt Widgets and MVC/MVVM architectural patterns.
• Develop and execute automated tests using Qt Squish and ensure IEC 62304/FDA compliance with QA teams.
• Build and maintain embedded software platforms in C/C++, integrating closely with hardware components.
• Drive software quality through design reviews, secure coding practices, and performance optimization.
• Maintain clear architecture documentation and manage source code using Git.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level