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Software Engineer I

Baxter
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Round Lake
25212 Illinois 120 (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives.

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Software Engineer I at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work-and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or managing direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. When you join Baxter in this role, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure.

Your team

Baxter is looking for recent college graduates to join our Infusion Systems team! You will contribute to the development of creative electro-mechanical solutions to challenging problems associated with Infusion Systems and Applications. The successful candidate will possess strong technical capabilities, an excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on saving and sustaining the lives of patients. Potential career paths within R&D include (but are not limited to) Subject Matter Expertise, System Architecture, and Functional or Program Management.

What you'll be doing:
  • Contributes to the development and documentation of software architectures.
  • Develops, modifies, and approves software code, documentation, and specifications.
  • Implements data acquisition and analysis techniques to characterize design performance.
  • Defines appropriate test methods to verify designs meet their performance requirements.
  • Executes protocols and testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s).
  • Ensures successful integration of electrical, mechanical, and software elements of the system.
  • Software Engineers will:
    • Create software requirements specifications, design, develop code, and perform unit testing.
    • Create software test scenarios that ensures the software application meets product design requirements.
    • Contribute to the documentation, implementation and support for embedded software.
    • Leverage experience with Linux, C++ and/or RTOS to develop applications related to userinterface, I/O, and controls; test equipment, emulators/simulators software; and network device and communication software.
What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Biomedical or related Engineering.
  • A demonstrated ability to successfully contribute to complex engineering projects.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for quality in the design and test of medical devices

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 $72,000 to $99,000 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.

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 employees.For 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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