Embedded Software Engineer I

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

Baxter is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Software Engineer I to join our Novum Infusion Pump team in the Medical Products and Therapies group. As you begin your career with our team, you will contribute to the development of embedded software solutions that enhance our infusion portfolio and directly impact patient care. If you're passionate about applying your software development skills to create meaningful, life-saving technology, we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

As a Software Engineer I, you'll:

Develop Embedded Software Components: Contribute to the development of embedded software applications using the Qt framework, working on features and components under the guidance of senior engineers.

Learn and Grow: Participate in our mentorship program where you'll work closely with experienced engineers to develop your technical skills and understanding of embedded systems and medical device software development.

Collaborate with Team Members: Work alongside hardware engineers, product managers, and other software engineers to understand system requirements and contribute to software development efforts.

Write Quality Code: Develop clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices, and participate in code reviews to learn from feedback and improve your skills.

Test and Debug: Assist in developing and executing test cases to validate software functionality and help identify and resolve software defects.

Document Your Work: Create clear documentation for code, features, and testing activities to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Expand Your Knowledge: Engage in continuous learning about embedded systems, software development best practices, and medical device regulations to grow your expertise.

What you'll bring:

Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (recent graduates welcome).

Programming Skills: Coursework or project experience in C++ and object-oriented programming principles. Exposure to UI frameworks (such as Qt) through academic projects, internships, or personal projects is a plus.

Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with software development fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms. Any exposure to embedded systems or Linux environments is beneficial but not required.

Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn, effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.

Passion and Drive: Genuine interest in embedded software development and medical technology, and enthusiasm for contributing to products that improve patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or Project Experience: Previous internship experience in software development, or significant academic projects demonstrating software engineering skills.

Additional Programming Knowledge: Exposure to additional programming languages such as Python, and familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Embedded Systems Coursework: Academic coursework or projects involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, or hardware-software integration.

Testing Experience: Any exposure to software testing methodologies or automated testing frameworks.

Relevant Interests: Participation in coding competitions, hackathons, open-source projects, or relevant student organizations.

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes the required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The