Lead Firmware V&V

Dexcom Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer. The role involves partnering with multiple teams to automate test processes, validate firmware, and create comprehensive documentation in an FDA-regulated environment.

Successful candidates will have expertise in programming languages like Java or C#, as well as a deep understanding of automated testing frameworks and the FDA design control process. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and project leadership.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
• Proven experience in leading projects.
• Experience with FDA design control process.

Responsibilities

• Partner with various teams to enhance firmware.
• Create test plans and automation scripts.
• Validate software configuration and functionality.
• Mentor junior engineers in technical areas.
• Implement engineering process improvements.

Skills

Programming in Java or C#

Automated test development

Defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Embedded programming

Understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

About Dexcom

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

About the Firmware Verification and Validation Team

We focus on automating tests and continually enhancing our solutions.

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
• Create test plans, test reports, traceability matrices, and other required documentation for test projects in an FDA‑regulated quality environment.
• Create software verification plans, test protocols, and conduct software risk analyses for commercial products.
• Validate the configuration, functionality, and user interface of software and tools.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for software testing.
• Execute existing test cases and develop/modify test interfaces for new or modified firmware features to validate next‑generation CGM transmitters.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and resolve roadblocks.
• Understand and apply principles of low‑power systems design and implementation.
• Identify and implement engineering and quality process improvements.
• Work with analog and digital hardware interfaces and software operating systems.
• Contribute to improving Dexcom’s gross margin through design enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers as needed.

What makes you successful

• In‑depth knowledge and expertise in at least one programming language with proven experience. Hands‑on experience with Java or C# and other object‑oriented programming languages.
• Solid experience with automated test development and familiarity with a wide variety of automated testing frameworks.
• Experience debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine the break‑down source.
• Experience in the defect life cycle and defect tracking tools (Ex, Jira).
• Participation in design reviews and provision of input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
• Technical guidance and mentorship for junior engineers.
• Prior experience in embedded programming, particularly with low‑power microcontrollers in battery‑powered systems.
• Experience working with the FDA design control process.
• Familiarity with the product development process for medical devices, including design control and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware testing.
• Understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) specifications.
• Experience in leading or helping lead one or more projects.
• 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.

Travel Required

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