Meet the team:  

At Dexcom, the Firmware Verification and Validation team employs advanced technologies for product testing. We focus on automating tests and continually enhancing our solutions. Our commitment to quality ensures we deliver top-tier products to our customers. 

Where you come in:    

• Partner closely with Firmware Development, Systems Engineering, QA, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory teams 

• Support the development of junior engineers through hands‑on mentorship and technical leadership 

• You create test plans, test reports, traceability matrices, and other required documentation for test projects in an FDA-regulated quality environment. 

• You will create software verification plans, test protocols, and conduct software risk analyses for commercial products.  

• You will validate the configuration, functionality, and user interface of software and tools.  

• You will design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for software testing.  

• You execute existing test cases and develop/modify test interfaces for new or modified firmware features to validate next-generation CGM transmitters. 

• You proactively identify and mitigate risks and resolve roadblocks. 

• You understand and apply principles of low-power systems design and implementation. 

• You identify and implement engineering and quality process improvements. 

• You work with analog and digital hardware interfaces and software operating systems. 

• You contribute to improving Dexcom’s gross margin through design enhancements. 

• You perform other duties as assigned. 

• You will work collaboratively with other engineers as needed.   

What makes you successful:    

• You have in-depth knowledge and expertise in at least one programming language with proven experience. You have hands-on experience with Java or C# and other object-oriented programming languages. 

• You have solid experience with automated test development and are familiar with a wide variety of automated testing frameworks. 

• You have solid experience in debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine the breakdown source.  

• You have experience in the Defect life cycle and defect tracking tools (Ex, Jira).   

• You participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.  

• You provide technical guidance and mentorship for junior engineers. 

• You have prior experience in embedded programming, particularly with low power microcontrollers in battery-powered systems. 

• You have experience working with the FDA design control process. 

• You are familiar with the product development process for medical devices, including design control and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements. 

• You have knowledge of embedded firmware testing. 

• You understand Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) specifications. 

• You have experience in leading or helping lead one or more projects. 

• You have leadership capabilities to guide people, teams, and projects in delivering comprehensive testing and automation across software products across multiple sites and geographies.    

Experience and Education Requirements:  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or a Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 2-4 years of experience. 

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