Principal Engineer, Software Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Principal Engineer, Software Req # 202023 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Category Research and Development Date posted 10/12/2026 Apply Now Overview This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives. Support for Parents Continuing Education/ Professional Development Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off 2 Days a Year to Volunteer Success Profile What makes a successful Research and Development team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit. Courage Action Oriented Collaborates Cultivates Innovation Manages Ambiguity Drives Results Principal Engineer, Software Apply Now 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 Principal Engineer for software, you will be an integral part of the SW development team at Bangalore R&D that will play a vital role in strategic NPD activities and in sustaining and continuing software activities for legacy products including investigations for customer complaints, project work to address software issues within the products, and product enhancements to meet changes in the competitive marketplace. You will work with cross functional resources located in the US. What you’ll be doing Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based web applications and software solutions that support new product development, product enhancements, and field issue resolution. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and Engineering teams to translate business and technical requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions. Apply modern architecture patterns, design principles, and software engineering best practices to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable applications. Lead subsystem-level design and development activities, driving technical execution with minimal oversight while ensuring alignment with overall product architecture. Develop, test, debug, and optimize software components, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards. Champion the application of SDLC, Agile, CI/CD, and IEC 62304 methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Adapt to evolving business priorities and deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines. Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and design sessions to support effective product delivery. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. 12-15 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-grade web applications, with a strong track record of delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions. Proven expertise in full-stack application development using Java, TypeScript, React, and modern software engineering practices. Hands-on experience developing solutions on Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud platforms, including containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, enterprise integration patterns, and distributed systems. Experience with Azure SQL, SQL Server, and other modern database technologies; exposure to Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms is a plus. Proficiency with DevOps and CI/CD practices, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, code quality, and automated testing frameworks. Experience with messaging technologies such as MQTT, with exposure to Kafka or RabbitMQ considered advantageous. Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies. Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, software architecture, and secure coding practices. Healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industry experience is preferred. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence key architectural decisions. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and global collaboration skills. Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities. Experience mentoring teams and driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-driven in fast-paced environments. Customer-focused with a strong commitment to engineering excellence and business outcomes. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice . Apply Now Address Explore this location Tower B, 16th Floor Karnataka- 560 048 Karnātaka India Explore This Location Share LinkedIn Facebook X Email Hear from Our Employees Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world. Meet Reagan, Senior Research Scientist in the United States “For me, the best thing about working at Baxter is being able to do work that’s important to people—especially patients—outside of Baxter's walls. Inside our walls, I get to work with a fantastic team, and we know we're making a difference.” Meet Karthik, Director of Renal Care R&D - Digital Health & Co-President of the Asian Leadership Network Business Resource Group, United States “I’m excited about my role because I believe that digital initiatives can make a tremendous impact on lives by allowing people to access the same therapies and have similar care — whether in a hospital, a healthcare clinic, or the patient’s home — anywhere in the world.” Meet Amitha, Research Associate in India “Coming from a non-healthcare academic background, my current role has offered ample opportunities to learn a lot of new things. Leaders at Baxter are motivating, help us grow and provide a collaborative environment. The role gives me opportunities to have technical discussions with peers and subject matter experts globally, to learn interacting with customers, and manage project