Sr Algorithm Engineering at Dexcom, Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About Dexcom


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:



You will be part of the team that defines and architects enhanced Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) experience. You will analyze CGM time series data to develop technologies that can rapidly adapt to changing customer and business needs. Work on glucose and relevant time-series data to develop signal processing/filtering methods, algorithms/analytics, statistical models, and simulations for enhancing the utility of CGM systems and quality of life of diabetics.


Work as a member of the R&D and technology development team. Collaborate and communicate with other departments including firmware/hardware, sensor/membrane and mechanical engineering to help design and verify optimal CGM systems. May author clinical reports and external publications and will contribute significantly to Dexcom activities to achieve leadership in improving CGM and its utility.



Where you come in:

• You will act as technical lead in pursuit of bench, clinical, and commercial feasibility of new algorithms
  
  


• You will collaborate with relevant cross-functional technical teams
  
  


• You will process, analyze, and mine bench and in-vivo data to identify opportunities for algorithm improvements
  
  


• You will explore, prototype, and test signal processing algorithms to improve system accuracy and reliability
  
  


• You will lead modeling efforts to characterize and predict the interactions of various biological and sensing system contributing to CGM accuracy
  
  


• You will provide inputs on how to optimize firmware and hardware designs in support of new algorithms
  
  


• You will generate reports and support publications
  
  
  
  

What makes you successful:

• Strong background in signal processing, data science, and algorithm development
  
  


• Knowledge of biochemistry or biophysics and associated mathematical modeling methods and techniques
  
  


• Using first principles and test data to design, implement, test, and verify dynamic models of complex systems capable of predicting pre-deployment performance
  
  


• Experience with simulations and Monte-Carlo analysis to assess system performance
  
  


• Expertise in the use of one or more scientific programming tools, such as, Matlab/Python
  
  


• Fluent in reviewing academic literature from areas of mathematics, machine learning, statistics, diabetes, biochemistry and biophysics.
  
  


• Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in an early-stage technical environment
  
  


• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to generate insights and conclusions
  
  


• Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things
  
  


• Proven ability to work hands-on and independently in a fast-paced environment
  
  

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 Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Masters degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years 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.


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 Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.


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