Principal Engineer, Software

Fresenius Kabi USA

. Provide technical leadership for systems and software development activities of data management software throughout the product lifecycle .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLake Zurich • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system requirements and design for complex software solutions, particularly in regulated environments such as healthcare. Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with product, regulatory, and quality standards.

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Technical LeadershipSystem Requirements DevelopmentRelational Database DesignAgile Software DevelopmentCybersecurity Practices

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentData Management SoftwareDevice IntegrationAPI DevelopmentWeb ServicesMicrosoft SQL ServerRequirements TraceabilityRoot-Cause AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytic SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentHealthcareMedical DevicesEnterprise NetworkingSecurity Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSMS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for systems and software development activities of data management software throughout the product lifecycle
Apply standard engineering practices to resolve difficult problems from conception to final design with team input
Define and manage requirements and system designs under the guidance of technical leads
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Customer Support teams
Contribute to system architecture designs for data management software, device integrations, databases, networks, and external interfaces
Define and maintain system requirements and traceability based on product, user, regulatory, quality, risk, and cybersecurity needs
Use Jira and other approved tools to decompose requirements into work items, define acceptance criteria, track anomalies and decisions, and maintain alignment with the controlled requirements baseline
Provide technical input for user manuals and technical documentation
Provide technical leadership for assigned product features from concept and requirements through implementation, verification, release, and post-release support
Support root-cause analysis and help identify corrective actions or design changes
Define system architecture, design direction, and implementation expectations for distributed and offshore development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years related experience
Expertise developing system requirements and designs for complex software solutions involving data acquisition, device configuration, device control, and system-to-system interfaces
Ability to translate marketing and regulatory requirements into system design and requirements
Experience designing software within a regulated or quality-controlled environment, preferably healthcare or medical devices
Experience defining architecture, system behavior, and technical direction for enterprise-class Windows-based and web-based applications
Strong experience with relational database design, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, as well as APIs, web services, and system integration
Technical leadership within Agile software development environments
Knowledge of enterprise networking and security concepts, including DNS, authentication and authorization, firewall configuration, and certificate-based secure communications
Knowledge of secure software development and cybersecurity practices, including identifying and mitigating security risks
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts, risks, recommendations, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading technically across geographically distributed and offshore development teams
Must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus plan with a target of 8% of the base salary
401(k) plan with company contributions
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Employee assistance program
Medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Wellness program