Principal Engineer, Data

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Digital Team for Infusion Pumps product. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable data pipelines to support our AI/ML-based product that calculates clinical limits for infusion therapy executed with Infusion Pumps. Your expertise in data engineering, architecture, and software development will help us improve the accuracy and reliability of our product, ultimately enhancing patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Pipeline Design and Development

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable data pipelines to collect, process, and store large datasets of historical infusion therapy data

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, clinicians, and engineers, to understand data requirements and develop data pipelines that meet those requirements

• Ensure data pipelines are compliant with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:

• • FDA guidelines for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)

  • CE marking requirements

  • ISO 13485:2016

Data Architecture and Storage

• Design and implement data architecture to support AI/ML model development and deployment

• Choose and implement data storage solutions, including but not limited to:

• • Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

  • NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

  • Data warehouses (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery)

• Ensure data is properly indexed, partitioned, and optimized for query performance

Data Processing and ETL

• Develop and deploy data processing workflows to transform and load data into data warehouses or other data storage solutions

• Implement Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to extract data from various sources, transform it into a standardized format, and load it into data warehouses or other data storage solutions

• Ensure data is properly validated, cleaned, and formatted for AI/ML model development and deployment

Data Security and Compliance

• Ensure data is properly secured and compliant with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:

• • Data encryption

  • Access control

  • Data backup and recovery

• Collaborate with the security team to ensure data security and compliance

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, clinicians, and engineers, to understand data requirements and develop data pipelines that meet those requirements

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including clinicians and product managers

• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure data pipeline development and deployment meet business objectives

Education and Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field

• Strong background in programming languages, including but not limited to:

• • Java

  • Python

  • C++

• Experience with data engineering frameworks, including but not limited to:

• • Apache Beam

  • Apache Spark

  • Apache Flink

• Experience with data storage solutions, including but not limited to:

• • Relational databases

  • NoSQL databases

  • Data warehouses

• Experience with data processing and ETL tools, including but not limited to:

• • Apache NiFi

  • Talend

  • Informatica PowerCenter

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

• Experience with regulatory requirements for SaMD

• Familiarity with ISO 13485:2016 and FDA guidelines for SaMD

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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