Dexcom

Hardware Engineer 2

Dexcom$91K — $152K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or Master’s degree with relevant industry experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in testing within regulated environments.
  • Experience with test data collection and analysis to identify trends.
  • Familiarity with medical device verification and validation methodologies.
  • Understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or similar device-to-device communication technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute system-level verification and validation testing for CGM and insulin pump interoperability.
  • Perform testing using physical hardware, simulators, and laboratory tools.
  • Author, review, and execute test protocols and reports.
  • Develop and maintain test coverage for critical scenarios such as system recovery and data loss.
  • Contribute to regression testing efforts across firmware and software releases.
  • Collect and analyze test data to support product quality assessments.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for interoperability issues.

Benefits

  • Gain insight into impactful CGM technology and the #dexcomwarriors community.
  • Comprehensive benefits program offered.
  • Significant global growth opportunities.
  • Access to career development through learning programs and tuition reimbursement.
  • Work within an innovative organization committed to employee and community well-being.
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

Our Medical Interoperability team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless, reliable, and safe communication between Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and connected diabetes management technologies. As a Medical Interoperability Engineer, you will support the verification and validation of CGM interoperability with Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems, insulin pumps, and supporting software. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with connected medical devices while contributing to life-changing technology in a highly regulated environment.

Where you come in:
  • You execute system-level verification and validation testing for CGM interoperability with insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery systems.
  • You perform testing using physical hardware, simulators, emulators, and laboratory test tools.
  • You author, review, and execute test protocols, test cases, and test reports supporting interoperability features and system requirements.
  • You develop and maintain test coverage for scenarios including communication interruptions, data latency, data loss, sensor dropouts, and system recovery behavior.
  • You contribute to regression testing efforts supporting firmware, software, mobile application, and system-level releases.
  • You collect, organize, and analyze test data to support engineering investigations, product quality assessments, and release readiness activities.
  • You assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of interoperability issues across hardware, firmware, software, and communication interfaces.
  • You ensure accurate documentation and traceability between product requirements, risk controls, verification activities, and test results.
  • You support verification activities performed in accordance with FDA regulations, quality system requirements, and medical device development processes.
  • You collaborate with cross-functional teams and external device partners to support integration and interoperability initiatives.


What makes you successful:
  • You have experience executing structured test protocols and documenting results in a regulated environment.
  • You have experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing test data to identify trends and support engineering decisions.
  • You have a basic understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other device-to-device communication technologies.
  • You have knowledge of system-level testing principles for connected products or medical devices.
  • You have familiarity with medical device verification and validation methodologies.
  • You have experience supporting defect investigation, issue tracking, and root cause analysis activities.
  • You have knowledge of requirements traceability and regulated documentation practices.
  • You possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • You communicate effectively and collaborate well across engineering, quality, and external partner teams.
  • Preferred: Experience with CGM systems, insulin pumps, Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems, or other connected healthcare technologies.


What you9ll 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 Bachelor9s degree in a technical discipline and 2-5 years of related experience, or a Master9s degree and 0-2 years of equivalent industry experience.


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.

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Salary:
$91,400.00 - $152,300.00

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About Dexcom

Dexcom is a medical device company that specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Dexcom's CGM systems provide real-time glucose readings, allowing people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels. The company's products include the Dexcom G6, G5, and G4 systems, as well as the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system. Dexcom has partnerships with several other companies, including Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care. In 2020, Dexcom was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Dexcom
Size
6,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$493.6 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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