Senior Software Engineer

Baxter International Inc. • Skaneateles, NY

4d • Hybrid

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. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be involved with the research and development of advanced medical monitors, saving lives across the whole world. You will take part in the development, implementation, documentation, and sustaining engineering for products. The successful candidate will possess solid hands-on technical abilities, an understanding of modern software practices, a vision for software development, and a passion for their work in transforming healthcare. Ideal candidate is a self-starter, who can independently dig into issues and arrive at solutions. Good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with other software developers, is essential for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in embedded software development, and experience using a UI framework.
• Proficiency in C++ and a UI framework (Qt, JavaScript, React), with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, and exposure to embedded Linux environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, effective communication and collaboration abilities, and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ARM assemblies is preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles as they relate to embedded systems, and experience in writing, debugging, and optimizing C/C++ code for embedded systems.
• Exposure to or experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Squish library for Qt.
• Prior experience in regulated industries, particularly medical devices, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Embedded Software Applications: Develop high-performance and responsive embedded software applications using the Qt framework, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other team members to understand system requirements and contribute to the integration of software and hardware components.
• Contribute to Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices, and develop testing strategies to validate software functionality and performance.
• Support Team Development: Collaborate with and learn from principal engineers while sharing knowledge with peers and junior team members to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Stay Current with Technology: Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in embedded systems development to contribute innovative ideas to the team.
• Document Your Work: Create and maintain clear documentation for software designs, code, and testing procedures to support team knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• 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
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

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