Not a software company - Principal Software Engineer Baxter Employee Review

3.0
Jun 7, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Rewarding as you will be be creating things to help people. You will work with good people who share this belief.

Cons

Lots of overhead due to many projects you work on being FDA regulated. Takes away from actual software engineering. If you want to write lots of code and do lots of architecture/design, probably look elsewhere. This is more for the casual dev.

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Baxter Response
1y
You are so right; at Baxter, our work directly impacts people's well-being, and we are happy to hear that you feel this work is rewarding. Thank you also for your feedback and advice to management. Much appreciated!

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work. Overall truly enjoyed my time at Baxter.

Cons

None than come to mind

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Baxter Response
2mo
Thank you for your kind words and for the impact you made during your time at Baxter. It means a great deal to hear that your experience was so positive, and we are grateful for the contributions you made as part of our team!
1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction. Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,

Cons

Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth. Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.

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