Kickstart your software engineering career with a globally recognized healthcare company—Baxter. The Software Engineer role in New York offers an excellent opportunity for early-career developers or recent graduates to work on real-world systems that impact patient care. With a competitive hourly pay range of $26–$28, this role combines hands-on technical exposure, collaborative team environments, and a pathway into full-time engineering careers within a mission-driven organization.
Job Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Company | Baxter International |
| Location | New York, USA |
| Salary | $26 – $28 per hour |
| Job Type | Internship / Contract / Entry-Level |
| Experience | 0–2 years (Freshers eligible) |
| Education | Bachelor’s in Computer Science / IT / Related Field |
| Key Skills | Java, Python, C++, SQL, APIs, Data Structures |
| Work Mode | Onsite / Hybrid (varies by team) |
Job Description
As a Baxter R&D Co-op , you will contribute directly to our mission to empower clinicians and health systems with tools to make a difference in patients and clinicians’ lives. It’s ambitious work—and you’re not on your own.
We are an innovation team within the Baxter FLC group charged with creating the next generation of medical devices and monitors. We are seeking co-ops to help us research and innovate product ideas based on improving care by saving and sustaining lives.
Your Team
You will be a part of the FLC Exam Diagnostics group, which supports both new product development projects and sustainment of currently marketed products. You will work with a cross functional team that consists of other engineering disciplines, operations, and quality assurance. We work together to develop, test, and launch products that improve patient care.
We encourage partnership, collaboration and prioritize building relationships with each other. Our teams support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with shared expertise and accountability.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the project team by participating and assisting in the building and operation of prototypes with the goal of developing new futuristic products.
- Create and complete hardware builds and perform testing.
- Support testing and development of Biomedical test systems for product development
- Research and Test Technologies from many industries to support our future medical products in vital signs
- Follow company processes, while communicating and working on a team to meet project schedules.
- Participate in team meetings to drive innovation and overcome hurdles.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in progress (Electrical, Software Engineering , Biomedical or comparable technical subject area).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others multi-functionally
- Strategic problem solver; also execute with excellent attention to detail
- Organization & ability to progress on many different tasks in parallel
- Adaptability, open to change and continuously looks for ways to improve and simplify sophisticated work
- Ability to write code/scripts in Python (preferably), or any other programming languages, like Java, C#, etc.
Selection Process
The hiring process is structured to evaluate both technical capability and cultural fit:
- Application Screening
Resume and academic background review. - Online Assessment
Coding challenges focused on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving. - Technical Interview
Deep dive into programming concepts, past projects, and system fundamentals. - HR / Behavioral Interview
Assesses communication, teamwork, and alignment with Baxter’s mission. - Final Offer
Selected candidates receive offer details and onboarding instructions.
How To Apply
- Visit Baxter’s official careers page.
- Search for “Software Engineer – New York” roles.
- Create or log in to your candidate profile.
- Upload your updated resume and fill in required details.
- Submit the application and monitor your email for updates.