Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.
Meet the team:
This role open to hire remote.
Within the R&D Software Architecture team, this engineer/architect will work with marketing as well as firmware, data, software, and mobile app engineering subject matter experts to define architecture as well as define and guide the process of architecture development, and software development.
You will need to use sound and proven systems engineering principles, best practices and concepts in order to capture and develop technology and product requirements from internal and external stakeholders, understand and quantify product use conditions, support the design of software architectures, identify/manage product interfaces, resolve/optimize tradeoffs between conflicting requirements, lead technology ideation, proof of concept, and down-selection activities, facilitate communication between functional teams, and plan/execute subsystem and system integration testing and verification.
This engineer may also lead or support activities to understand the current and future needs of our customers and our business, explore and evaluate new technologies and concepts for meeting those needs, and rapidly demonstrate feasibility of such technologies through rigorous modeling, analysis, prototyping, experimentation, and other risk identification and mitigation activities.
Working as a member of a technology team, this engineer will collaborate and communicate with company management, marketing, quality assurance, alliance partners and other departments and vendors. This engineer is also expected to serve as an authority and advocate for the effective and consistent application of Software Architecture across intra-departmental groups and processes.
Where you come in:
Provides input on direction for key strategic decisions relating to technology and products Identifies technology directions which can accelerate product development and provide competitive advantages Architects and advises on technical issues of a complex systems
Communicates project technical details and issues to management Expert in technology in their area of expertise and independently suggests or develops new techniques and procedures to improve design process and product
Exhibits a high degree of diligence and enforces team standards Identify customer, business needs, and use conditions and translate those needs into software architecture pattern that will fulfill the needs
Define, resolve, manage, and/or optimize tradeoffs between conflicting requirements
Design new software architectures and identify/manage associated interfaces Identify, track, and actively reduce technical, project, and business risks
Understand regulatory standards for medical equipment and develop strategies and plans for implementing them within technology development and product commercialization efforts
Support subsystem and system integration testing Independently plan, manage and prioritize tasks/projects, track progress toward overall goals, and provide periodic updates to management
Participate on technology and development teams by acquiring knowledge of product function and use conditions and contribute to the design reviews through defining and managing requirements, identifying issues, and recommending design improvements
Appropriately apply technical knowledge and systems engineering tools/methodologies to drive program activities and reduce risk
Contribute to advancing the software engineering practice at Dexcom by identifying and implementing best-in-class tools/techniques/methods Take a direct lead technical role on certain high priority or challenging technology, process, or test efforts when the needs of the business so dictate
Take on various leadership responsibilities, as delegated by management, such as providing direction, mentoring, and technical guidance of development efforts.
What you'll get:
A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
A full and comprehensive benefits program.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required:
• 0-5%
Experience and Education
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master's degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 5+ years of experience
Remote Workplace:
• Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.
Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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