Meet the team:
This is where a desire to make a difference in people's lives meets a passion for algorithm development and data science. The Algorithms team is at the very heart of what we do at Dexcom.
If you are a Staff Algorithm Engineer, and if building models, developing signal processing approaches, and transforming emerging sensing technologies into impactful healthcare solutions excites you, join us!
Where you come in:
* Lead development of advanced algorithms supporting next-generation sensing technologies.
* Develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior and improve measurement performance.
* Design and implement signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms.
* Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics techniques to extract insights from bench, pre-clinical, clinical, and real-world datasets.
* Drive technical feasibility assessments and algorithm maturation in collaboration with systems, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams.
* Evaluate algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis.
* Provide technical leadership on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches.
* Partner with hardware and firmware teams to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization.
* Translate early technology concepts into scalable, robust solutions suitable for future product integration.
* Present technical findings, recommendations, and strategic direction to cross-functional leadership teams.
What makes you successful:
* PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Statistics, or related field with 2-4 years of industry experience; or MS with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
* Expert-level proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar technical computing environments.
* Deep expertise in statistical estimation, signal processing, optimization, and mathematical modeling.
* Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and practical model development.
* Demonstrated experience developing algorithms for sensing, measurement systems, medical devices, or related disciplines.
* Experience analyzing large, complex datasets containing multiple signals and dependencies.
* Proven ability to independently drive technical programs, from concept through implementation.
* Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to understand interactions across hardware, firmware, algorithms, and user experience.
* Experience balancing innovation, technical risk reduction, development timelines, and implementation constraints.
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
* Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced technical environments.
Preferred:
* Experience with biosensors, physiological sensing, wearable systems, or analytical instrumentation.
* Experience with calibration, estimation, filtering, or measurement-system algorithms.
* Experience transitioning algorithms from research into commercial products.
* Experience within regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
* Knowledge of design controls, verification/validation processes, and product development lifecycles.
* Publication, patent, or demonstrated innovation record.
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%
Education and Experience:
* Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years…