Dexcom

Sr SW Development Engineer

Dexcom$116K — $194K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in a general-purpose programming language, preferably Java, Kotlin, or Scala.
  • Experience in building distributed systems or AI/data platforms.
  • Understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT patterns, and data lifecycle management.
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful or gRPC APIs.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native services.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cloud-based software systems within a multi-disciplinary Agile & Kanban team.
  • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
  • Build and enhance backend services and APIs for data access by various systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineers and AI/ML Engineers to integrate insights into production systems.
  • Ensure data platforms are reliable, performant, scalable, and of high quality.
  • Apply software engineering principles including clean architecture and automation.
  • Participate in design discussions and contribute to the platform's architectural roadmap.
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.

Benefits

  • Front row seat to innovative CGM technology and engagement with the Dexcom community.
  • Comprehensive benefits program.
  • Global growth opportunities.
  • Access to in-house learning and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • A commitment from the organization to its employees and community.
Full Job Description
Meet the team:
  • In this role, you will work closely with Data and AI Platform Engineers to design, build, and scale end-to-end data pipelines that power data ingestion, processing, storage, and APIs. These platforms deliver reliable, clean, and meaningful data to both internal and external stakeholders, while also enabling AI-driven insights for consumer and enterprise mobile applications.
  • At Dexcom, you can use your software engineering skills for the greater good. We develop software for medical devices and systems. Our software quality standards conform to the rigorous requirements of regulatory agencies such as ISO and FDA. If you enjoy connecting the dots, using data-driven engineering decisions, innovating through the server side of our entire platform stack, you9ll enjoy this job.


Where you come in:
  • Develop cloud-based software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with in an Agile & Kanban methodology environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines supporting large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
  • Build and evolve backend services and APIs that expose trusted, well-modeled data to internal systems, external partners, and mobile applications.
  • Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Platform teams to integrate AI insights into production systems.
  • Ensure data platforms meet high standards for reliability, performance, scalability, and data quality.
  • Apply strong software engineering principles including clean architecture, testability, observability, and automation.
  • Contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and long-term platform roadmap decisions.
  • Lead by example through code reviews, design mentorship, and technical guidance for junior engineers.
  • Partner with product, security, and operations teams to deliver compliant, secure, and production-ready solutions.


What makes you successful:
  • Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Engineering from an accredited academic university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to coding in a general purpose programming language (Prefer Java/Kotlin/Scala)
  • Hands-on experience building distributed systems, AI services, or data platforms.
  • Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT patterns, and data lifecycle management.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful or gRPC APIs.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native services.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing.
  • Experience using AI development tools such as Claude code.


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%


Experience and Education Requirements:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor9s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5- 8 years related experience or Master9s 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.

Salary:
$116,600.00 - $194,400.00

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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