Staff Algorithm Engineer - Advanced Sensing Algorithms

Dexcom Inc.; California; Remote; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flex workplace option

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is hiring a Staff Algorithm Engineer in California to lead the development of advanced algorithms that power next-generation biosensing technologies.

You will design physics-based and data-driven models to improve measurement performance and drive cross-functional collaboration across hardware, firmware, and product teams. You will apply statistical estimation, signal processing, and machine learning to real-world datasets, and translate early concepts into scalable, production-ready

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with extensive industry experience in algorithm-driven R&D.
• Expert-level programming in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Strong background in statistical estimation, signal processing, and mathematical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced algorithms for next-generation sensing technologies.
• Develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior.
• Design and implement signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms.
• Apply machine learning and data analytics to bench, pre-clinical, clinical, and real-world data.
• Drive feasibility assessments and maturation of algorithms with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate algorithm performance via simulation, modeling, and experiments.
• Provide technical leadership on architecture, design tradeoffs, and verification strategies.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Statistical estimation

Signal processing

Optimization

Mathematical modeling

Machine learning

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science / Biophysics / Statistics or related field

MS with 5–7 years industry experience

BS with 8–12 years related experience

Tools

Job description

Meet the team:

This is where a desire to make a difference in people's lives meets a passion for algorithm development and data science. The Algorithms team is at the very heart of what we do at Dexcom.

If you are a Staff Algorithm Engineer, and if building models, developing signal processing approaches, and transforming emerging sensing technologies into impactful healthcare solutions excites you, join us!

Where you come in:

• Lead development of advanced algorithms supporting next-generation 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 techniques to extract insights from bench, pre-clinical, clinical, and real-world datasets.
• Drive technical feasibility assessments and algorithm maturation in collaboration with systems, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams.
• Evaluate algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis.
• Provide technical leadership on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches.
• Partner with hardware and firmware teams to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization.
• Translate early technology concepts into scalable, robust solutions suitable for future product integration.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and strategic direction to cross-functional leadership teams.

What makes you successful:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Statistics, or related field with 2-4 years of industry experience; or MS with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar technical computing environments.
• Deep expertise in statistical estimation, signal processing, optimization, and mathematical modeling.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and practical model development.
• Demonstrated experience developing algorithms for sensing, measurement systems, medical devices, or related disciplines.
• Experience analyzing large, complex datasets containing multiple signals and dependencies.
• Proven ability to independently drive technical programs, from concept through implementation.
• Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to understand interactions across hardware, firmware, algorithms, and user experience.
• Experience balancing innovation, technical risk reduction, development timelines, and implementation constraints.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced technical environments.

Preferred:

• Experience with biosensors, physiological sensing, wearable systems, or analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with calibration, estimation, filtering, or measurement-system algorithms.
• Experience transitioning algorithms from research into commercial products.
• Experience within regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
• Knowledge of design controls, verification/validation processes, and product development lifecycles.
• Publication, patent, or demonstrated innovation record.

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:

• 0-5%

Education and Experience:

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

Remote Workplace:

Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.

Please note:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Salary:

$135,100.00 - $225,100.00