Sr Staff Android Architect

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

The Mobile App Software Architecture team designs and implements new features and commercial solutions, derisking innovative architecture proofs-of-concept using reusable, modular components. We then document these solutions and integrate them into the software release roadmap.

Where you come in:

• Defining and evolving the Android architecture: Leading the design and implementation of the overall application architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. This includes choosing appropriate frameworks and libraries.

• Guiding technology selection and implementation: Researching and recommending new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and app quality.

• Establishing coding standards and best practices: Creating and enforcing coding guidelines to maintain code quality and consistency across the Android development team.

• Mentoring and guiding junior developers: Providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior Android developers.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Working closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal user experience.

• Ensuring application performance and scalability: Optimizing app performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and planning for future scalability.

• Staying up to date with the latest Android technologies: Continuously learning and adapting to new Android releases, frameworks, and best practices.

What makes you successful:

• You have a deep understanding of Android architecture components, including but not limited to Jetpack Compose, MVVM, and data binding.

• You possess expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and you must have experience with Android SDK and related tools.

• You are a skilled problem-solver with the ability to architect solutions that meet both current and future needs, considering scalability and maintainability.

• You bring proven experience designing and implementing complex mobile applications that adhere to best practices for security, performance, and usability.

• You must have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and working in an Agile development environment.

• You demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively work with cross-functional teams.

• Your experience leading and mentoring junior engineers is a must.

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%

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