Dexcom

Software Design QA Engineer 2

Dexcom$78K — $131K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical Device experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485 compliance
  • Knowledge of SDLC and software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Experience in Software Quality or Engineering focusing on Requirements Analysis, Design, Development, Product Integration and Test
  • Ability to verify software design and code against requirements
  • Experience in software development or software testing
  • Strong communication skills for all management levels
  • Ability to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate as a core member of R&D Quality Assurance Engineering team
  • Provide guidance on applicable software regulations and standards
  • Ensure compliance and improvement of software development policies
  • Drive pre-market risk management deliverables and support cybersecurity risk management
  • Review and approve software design control deliverables
  • Support post-market activities related to software anomalies and risk assessments
  • Communicate project status and challenges effectively with the team and management

Benefits

  • Access to life-changing CGM technology and community insights
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Global growth opportunities
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Innovative company culture focused on employee and community commitment
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

The Software Design Assurance (Software Design Quality) Engineer provides technical support and guidance to Software teams to ensure conformance to software development process and other applicable safety and quality system regulation and standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971). This role will be responsible for various aspects of Software Design Assurance with a focus on product improvement, new product development, and defect prevention. This position will interface with different cross functional groups (Software Engineering, Software Test, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Project managers, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and others). A positive attitude is important while working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with shifting priorities.

*This is not a test role*

Where you come in:
  • You will actively participates as a core team member of the R&D Quality Assurance Engineering team.
  • You have an understanding of, and ability to provide guidance on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulations worldwide
  • You will lead in the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices related to software development and validation across software teams, including:
  • You will drive pre-market risk management deliverables like SHA, design FMEA and support Cyber security risk management
  • You will provide guidance to Software Design and test teams, support Software configuration management, tool validations and software integrations.
  • You will review and approve all software design control deliverables
  • You will support post market activities related to Software anomalies, risk assessments and CAPA activities (if applicable)
  • You will lead and support R&D SW Design Assurance efforts including continuous improvement opportunities for products and processes
  • You will responsible for reviewing, authoring, and revising appropriate technical documentation including design history files, standard operating procedures, protocols, reports, etc.
  • You will assess the impact of change control to ensure no adverse impact on product performance and a state of compliance is maintained.
  • You will effectively communicate with the broad Dexcom team and upper-level management on plans, status of tasks, project progress and challenges.


What makes you successful:
  • You have Medical Device experience in compliance with the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485
  • You have knowledge and experience with SDLC processes along with software development methodologies such as Agile Software Development, Waterfall Model, etc.
  • You have Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
  • You have the ability to interpret software design and code to verify implementation of requirements
  • You have Software development and/or Software test experience
  • You have the ability to communicate and present to all levels of management.
  • You have the ability to understand complex tasks and goals. Drive projects to completion with limited supervision.
  • You have experience working with cloud-based systems.


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:
  • 5-15%


Education and Experience:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2-5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 0-2 years of equivalent industry 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.

AI in Hiring Notice: We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

Salary:
$78,900.00 - $131,500.00

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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
NASDAQ

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