Manager, Embedded Systems

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. 

Baxter seeks an ambitious R&D Manager to join our Care Communications business in Raleigh, NC. Baxter produces world-class medical solutions to empower clinical communication and collaboration and promote patient safety and happiness in the acute care hospital environment.

The R&D Manager is an exceptionally exciting role leading the successful completion of software development projects within boundaries of quality, time, and budget. The R&D Manager will lead a technical team and apply expertise to review and approve complex development concepts, ensuring flawless execution.

• Lead and develop a team of 6 engineers
• Serve as a critical-path R&D resource, directly influencing delivery timelines and product quality
• Provide clear people leadership to a long-tenured team, navigating established ways of working while driving continuous improvement
• Own delegation and prioritization across two major workstreams:
  • Next Gen product development
  • Sustaining / Legacy platform (new features and enhancements)
• Partner closely with stakeholders to drive embedded build automation and improve development efficiency
• Balance technical decision-making with coaching, alignment, and stakeholder communication
• Act as a core R&D team member, helping define how development and testing are done
• Drive execution, accountability, and outcomes across the team
• Grow into the Core Team Lead for R&D within 12 months, serving as the R&D “face” for your product area

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency with embedded development
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in software development fields
• Experience with microcontrollers and C/C++
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a diverse team to solve complex problems
• Experience developing and delivering software solutions to market
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation to accelerate product development

Baxter is dedicated to addressing the demand for flexibility in the workplace. We achieve this through our flexible workplace policy, which mandates a minimum number of days onsite each week. This policy offers the advantages of in-person connection and collaboration to advance our Mission. The flexible workplace policy adheres to local laws and legal regulations. Baxter reserves the right to modify, pause, or end this policy as business needs evolve.

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 $144,000-$198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based 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 cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

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

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