Staff Algorithm Engineer: Emerging Sensing Tech (Remote)

Dexcom Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 135,100 - 225,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Flex workplace option

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Staff Algorithm Engineer to lead algorithm development, modeling, and simulation for emerging sensing technologies. You will build first-principles and data-driven models, design experiments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive technology decisions and roadmap priorities.

You will apply statistical and machine-learning methods to experimental data, explore novel sensing concepts, and communicate findings to executives and technical peers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics, Quantitative Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or related discipline with 2-4 years industry experience; or MS with 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Strong foundation in mathematical modeling, simulation, statistics, and machine learning.
• Expertise in Python, MATLAB, or similar technical computing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing first-principles and predictive models of complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead algorithm, modeling, and simulation activities supporting emerging sensing technologies.
• Develop first-principles, mechanistic, statistical, and machine-learning models to understand complex biological and sensing phenomena.
• Design experiments and analytical approaches to evaluate technology feasibility and performance limits.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to identify key technical opportunities and risks for novel sensing approaches.
• Create simulation environments and predictive models to guide technology investment decisions and development strategies.
• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning methods to uncover patterns and insights from experimental data.
• Explore novel sensing concepts and measurement methodologies across a variety of biological and physical domains.
• Influence long-term technology roadmaps through scientific rigor and technical leadership.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical experts, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Job description

Dexcom is seeking a Staff Algorithm Engineer to lead algorithm development, modeling, and simulation for emerging sensing technologies. You will build first-principles and data-driven models, design experiments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive technology decisions and roadmap priorities.

You will apply statistical and machine-learning methods to experimental data, explore novel sensing concepts, and communicate findings to executives and technical peers.