Sr Software QA Engineer

Quick Facts

• Work Policy: Remote (United States), home-office role; candidates within about 75 miles (120 km) of a Dexcom site may qualify for a hybrid arrangement under the Flex option
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $95,900 – $159,900
• Experience Level: Bachelor’s with 5 to 8 years, Master’s with 2 to 5 years, or PhD with 0 to 2 years of related experience
• Schedule: Must support San Diego, CA (Pacific Time) business hours
• Regulatory Focus: IEC 62304, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485

About Dexcom

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ: DXCM) is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) company founded in 1999 that is expanding beyond diabetes into consumer health technology.

About the Role

The Software QA Engineering team works at the intersection of firmware and algorithms to make sure embedded CGM systems meet the quality, safety, and performance standards required for medical devices. As a core Software QA team member, you’ll engage early with the firmware and algorithm teams and help shape the product throughout its lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Apply knowledge of IEC 62304, 21 CFR Part 820, and other global regulations to guide compliance in software development
• Work with firmware, algorithm, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded medical device software
• Represent Software QA as a core team member across the product lifecycle
• Lead and influence how software development and validation processes are applied, kept compliant, and improved
• Advise on software design, testing, configuration management, tool validation, and system integration
• Lead or support pre-market and post-market risk management, including software anomalies, risk assessments, and CAPA
• Take part in design reviews, requirements analysis, and cross-functional discussions to raise quality earlier in development
• Contribute to verification and validation across the software development lifecycle, with an emphasis on risk-based testing
• Review and approve design control deliverables, and write key documents such as DHF artifacts, SOPs, protocols, and reports
• Assess the impact of change control actions on product performance and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Experience in software quality or engineering across requirements analysis, design and development, product integration, and testing
• Ability to read software designs and code to confirm requirements are implemented correctly
• Hands-on experience in software development, software testing, or both
• Ability to communicate and present confidently to all levels of an organization
• Ability to break down complex problems and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Experience with embedded systems and firmware, including hardware/software integration and lab-based testing
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices, with familiarity in design controls, V&V, and quality systems such as 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485
• Knowledge of SDLC processes and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
• Ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex technical concepts clearly
• A driven, hands-on approach, curiosity about new technologies, and a commitment to high-quality results
• Ability to support San Diego business hours

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 5 to 8 years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree and 2 to 5 years of equivalent industry experience; or
• PhD and 0 to 2 years of experience

Nice to Have

• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification
• Experience with CGM systems or wearable medical devices
• Background in signal processing and validating algorithm-driven systems
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama

Benefits and Opportunities

• Work on CGM technology that changes lives, and join the company’s employee community
• A comprehensive benefits program
• Global growth opportunities
• Career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement
• Membership in an innovative, industry-leading organization focused on employees, customers, and communities

Other Information

The listed duties and skills are not exhaustive, and management may reassign duties or change the job description, including for reasonable accommodation. Dexcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dexcom may use AI-supported tools in hiring, but people make all hiring decisions.