Principal SW Development Engineer

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:

Join a dynamic and collaborative engineering team at Dexcom, a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). We're passionate about developing innovative technology that improves the lives of people with diabetes. This Principal Engineering role is crucial to our continued success, leading the charge in designing and delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for our expanding partner ecosystem. We offer a fast-paced, exciting environment where you'll be challenged to push boundaries and make a real difference in the world of healthcare. We value innovation, collaboration, and a results-oriented approach.

Where you come in:

• End-to-End System Ownership: Take ownership of complete system features, from firmware running on embedded devices to the cloud and mobile components, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.

• Firmware Development: Design, develop, test, and debug high-quality, reliable embedded firmware for our CGM devices, focusing on performance, security, and power efficiency.

• Rapid Prototyping: Lead the creation of rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new ideas and technologies, iterating quickly to refine designs.

• Hardware Interaction: Work closely with hardware engineers to understand hardware capabilities and constraints, optimizing firmware and software for specific hardware configurations.

• End-to-End Connectivity: Develop and maintain robust, reliable end-to-end connectivity solutions between the CGM devices, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure. This includes designing and implementing efficient data transfer protocols, managing network connections, and ensuring data integrity.

• Software Architecture: Contribute to the design and maintenance of the overall software architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and testability.

• Code Quality & Best Practices: Adhere to coding standards, participate in code reviews, and ensure that all software development follows best practices.

• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop effective solutions, working independently or collaboratively as needed.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, code, and testing procedures.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams, product management, and quality assurance to deliver successful products.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and actively contribute to the evolution of our software development practices.

What makes you successful:

• Experienced in software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems and firmware.

• Expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, and/or Python.

• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems architectures.

• Proven experience in developing and debugging complex embedded firmware.

• Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE, TCP/IP, serial interfaces).