Lead Firmware 5&5
Dexcom
Lead Firmware 5&5
Dexcom
Markets real-time CGM devices and analytics
The Company
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.
We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
Meet the team:
At Dexcom, the Firmware Verification and Validation team employs advanced technologies for product testing. We focus on automating tests and continually enhancing our solutions. Our commitment to quality ensures we deliver top-tier products to our customers.
Where you come in:
Partner closely with Firmware Development, Systems Engineering, QA, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory teams
Support the development of junior engineers through hands‑on mentorship and technical leadership
You create test plans, test reports, traceability matrices, and other required documentation fortest projects in an FDA-regulated quality environment.
You will create software verification plans, test protocols, and conduct software risk analyses for commercial products.
You willvalidatethe configuration, functionality, and user interface of software and tools.
You will design, develop, execute, andmaintainautomated test scripts for software testing.
You execute existing test cases and develop/modifytest interfaces for new or modified firmware features tovalidatenext-generation CGM transmitters.
You proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks and resolve roadblocks.
You understand and apply principles of low-power systems design and implementation.
Youidentifyand implement engineering and quality process improvements.
You work with analog and digital hardware interfaces and software operating systems.
You contribute to improving Dexcom’s gross margin through design enhancements.
You perform other duties as assigned.
You will work collaboratively with other engineers as needed.
What makes you successful:
You have in-depth knowledge andexpertisein at least one programming language with proven experience. You have hands-on experience with Java or C# and other object-oriented programming languages.
You havesolidexperience with automated test development and are familiar with a wide variety of automated testing frameworks.
Youhavesolidexperienceindebuggingprocedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces todeterminethe breakdown source.
You have experience inthe Defectlifecycle anddefect tracking tools(Ex, Jira).
Youparticipatein design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
You provide technical guidance and mentorship for junior engineers.
You have prior experience in embedded programming, particularly with low power microcontrollers in battery-powered systems.
You have experience working with the FDA design control process.
You are familiar with the product development process for medical devices, including design control and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.
You have knowledge of embedded firmware testing.
You understand Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) specifications.
You have experience in leading or helping lead one or more projects.
You have leadership capabilities to guide people, teams, and projects in delivering comprehensive testing and automation across software products across multiple sites and geographies.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Typically requires aBachelor’sdegree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or aMaster’sdegree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.
Travel Required:
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Dexcom makes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to help people manage diabetes. Its core product, the Dexcom G6, uses a wearable sensor and transmitter to deliver real-time glucose readings to a display or smartphone without finger-prick calibrations. Dexcom differentiates itself with a full CGM ecosystem, including Dexcom CLARITY data analytics and subscription services for sharing data with clinicians and caregivers. The company's goal is to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes by providing accurate, easy-to-use glucose monitoring and actionable data.
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