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100 Welch Allyn, Inc. USA
Sr Principal Software Engineer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$130,087 / year median in New York
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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 As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will be involved with the research and development of embedded software in advanced medical monitors saving lives across the whole world. You will take part in the design, implementation, documentation, and sustaining engineering for software 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. The ability to provide technical leadership to a small team collaborating with other software developers is essential for this position. What You'll Do Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle for medical device products, from requirements and architecture through design, implementation, verification, release, and sustaining support. Define and drive technical roadmaps, architecture strategies, and technology selections aligned with product goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term maintainability. Identify, assess, and mitigate product-level technical risks, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop effective recovery and risk management plans. Provide technical leadership and guidance across development, verification, integration, design transfer, and field issue resolution activities. Ensure compliance with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including risk management, complaint handling, CAPA support, cybersecurity, and design control processes. Champion quality, security-by-design, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. Establish and maintain high technical standards through design reviews, technical oversight, mentoring, talent development, and participation in hiring and technical assessments. Lead and influence cross-functional teams using Agile SAFe practices, collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex products, including regulated, safety-critical, or medical device systems. Strong technical expertise in embedded