Dexcom

Software QA Engineer 2

Dexcom$78K — $131K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with software products in regulated environments, especially medical devices or healthcare technology.
  • Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with risk management processes and standards, including hazard analysis.
  • Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation and similar quality regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating complex technical issues.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
  • Experience with data analysis tools and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support software quality activities related to post-market product performance.
  • Conduct investigations of software-related issues using various data sources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the impact of software defects.
  • Assist in CAPA investigations and product performance assessments.
  • Analyze post-market data to identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Ensure software defects are documented and resolved in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Participate in design reviews and quality planning for new products.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Career development through in-house learning and tuition reimbursement.
  • Engagement with industry-leading technology that affects communities.
  • Participation in a mission-driven organization focused on innovation and employee commitment.
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

The Customer Advocacy Engineering team transforms post-market insights into actions that enhance product safety, performance, and patient experience. In close partnership with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory, the team identifies product trends, leads complex investigations, and ensures learnings are translated into improvements across both sustaining products and new product development.

Where you come in:
  • Support software quality activities related to post-market product performance, customer complaints, software anomalies, and product investigations.
  • Conduct technical investigations of software-related issues using complaint data, field intelligence, logs, and engineering analysis to identify potential root causes and quality trends.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including R&D, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and Risk Management to evaluate software defects and their potential impact to product safety and performance.
  • Support CAPA investigations, product performance assessments, and verification activities associated with software quality improvements.
  • Analyze post-market data and product performance trends to identify opportunities for product, process, and quality system improvements.
  • Collaborate with development and test engineering teams to ensure software defects are appropriately documented, investigated, prioritized, and resolved.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with product development processes, quality system requirements, and applicable regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Participate in design reviews, defect triage discussions, and quality planning activities for new product development and sustaining engineering efforts.


What makes you successful:
  • Experience working with software products in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices, healthcare technology, or related industries.
  • Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software quality engineering principles, and defect management processes.
  • Familiarity with risk management processes and standards, including hazard analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, or similar quality and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and identify actionable solutions.
  • Ability to interpret software requirements, test results, investigation findings, and customer feedback to support quality decisions.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple technical and business functions.
  • Experience working with data analysis tools, defect tracking systems, and quality management systems.
  • Nice to have experience with cybersecurity, software verification and validation, failure analysis, or complaint handling processes.
  • Nice to have ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification.


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%


Experience and Education Requirements:

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

Salary:
$78,900.00 - $131,500.00

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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