Staff Software Development Engineer - Bluetooth Low Energy at Dexcom in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About Dexcom:

Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.

Summary:

Dexcom is expanding through a growing reputation as the technology leader in diabetes management and patient satisfaction. We have become the standard bearer in the emerging digital health space. We're adding new staff who can further improve our innovative life-changing products.

The position is for a Staff SW Development Engineer to develop and sustain Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems. You will understand Bluetooth LE communication technology. You will have developed solutions with multi-mode wireless chipsets and also have experience with embedded system and software design for peripherals and handsets. You will have expert knowledge in Smartphone hardware and software for wireless communications. As part of a team, you will implement and test high reliability CGM wireless connected systems.

You will work to engineering project plans collaborating with internal R&D and customer service orgroups, along with our Quality, Operations, Regualtory and Clinical organizations. You will document your engineering solutions, following the relevant quality processes to meet Dexcom business needs.

Functional Description: Technical Individual Contributor

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead development and testing of Bluetooth LE communication software for reliable Smartphone-connected CGM systems


• Strong engineering background in Smartphone hardware and software development


• Experience designing with combination BLE, Wi-Fi etc. wireless chipsets


• Within a team, execute projects for on-time delivery of project goals and objectives.


• Contribute to and review technical solutions for product improvements.


• Identify and implement engineering and quality process improvements.


• Contribute to driving Dexcom's improved gross margin with design improvements.


• Communicate with crossfunctional team for Requirements definition and Technical Reviews.


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience designing with combination BLE, Wi-Fi etc. wireless chipsets


• Excellent communicator both verbally and in written form


• Ability to work in a fast paced / dynamic team environment and possess time management skills to meet schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with product development for medical devices


• Prior experience with low power body-worn battery powered system.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master's degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

Travel Required:

• Up to 25%

Functional/Business Knowledge:

• Possesses advanced knowledge of technical principles and theories. Recommends solutions in support of functional objectives tied to overall company objectives and strategies.

Scope:

• Demonstrates significant technical expertise, collaboration with others and independent thought. Anticipates potential complex problems requiring an in-depth evaluation. Demonstrates strategic thinking and commercial/industry understanding in functional projects.

Judgement:

• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.


• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other colleagues.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

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