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Principal Engineer, Software R&D

Baxter


Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120000 - 165000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

As a Principal Software Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing developing and maintaining software applications using framework. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients needs. This position requires strong technical expertise problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning.

What Youll Do:

  • Design develop test and maintain scalable applications and services using C# and framework.
  • Collaborate with product managers architects developers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution designs.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services that support modern application and integration needs.
  • Write clean maintainable and high-quality code following established software engineering principles and best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews provide technical guidance and contribute to the continuous improvement of development standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects performance bottlenecks and production issues.
  • Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to support modern software delivery practices including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Mentor and guide team members while fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous learning.

What Youll Bring:

  • 5 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on ecosystem including C# Web APIs and modern application development practices.
  • Strong experience designing developing and optimizing applications using SQL Server or other relational database technologies.
  • Experience building and consuming HTTP-based services including RESTful APIs and GraphQL architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM) technologies such as Entity Framework Dapper or similar data access frameworks.
  • Experience building and supporting cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture distributed systems and scalable application design principles.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines automated testing and modern software delivery methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving communication and collaboration skills with experience working effectively in Agile environments and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.


Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a 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 flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal its discretion Baxter may decide to adjust suspend or discontinue as business needs change.


We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120000-$165000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.


Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. 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. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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.

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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.

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