Senior Sensing Algorithms Engineer, Remote

Dexcom Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Competitive benefits

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is hiring a Senior Algorithm Engineer to develop next‑generation sensing algorithms for CGM and health sensing technologies.

You will design physics-based and data-driven models to improve sensor performance and drive calibration, detection, and predictive analytics. The role emphasizes advanced signal processing and statistical modeling, with collaboration across sensor, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams to advance clinical performance and product milestones.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Statistics, or related field with 2 years of industry experience; or a Master's degree with 2–5 years.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar computing environments.
• Deep expertise in statistical estimation, signal processing, optimization, and mathematical modeling.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and practical model development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced algorithms supporting next-generation glucose sensing technologies.
• Develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior and improve measurement performance.
• Design and implement signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms.
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning and data analytics to bench, preclinical, clinical and real-world data.
• Drive clinical performance assessments and algorithm maturation with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis.
• Provide technical insights on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches.
• Identify opportunities to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization.
• Facilitate algorithm design transfer activities with firmware, verification, and validation teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Statistics

Signal processing

Machine learning

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Dexcom Inc. is hiring a Senior Algorithm Engineer to develop next‑generation sensing algorithms for CGM and health sensing technologies.

You will design physics-based and data-driven models to improve sensor performance and drive calibration, detection, and predictive analytics. The role emphasizes advanced signal processing and statistical modeling, with collaboration across sensor, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams to advance clinical performance and product milestones.