Staff Android Development Engineer

Dexcom; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Staff Android Software Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge Android applications and SDKs for a leading continuous glucose monitoring device. Your work will directly impact the lives of individuals managing diabetes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. If you're passionate about technology and healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development programs

Flexible workplace options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Android development with a focus on Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Strong knowledge of Android internals, Bluetooth, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Android Apps/SDKs for medical devices.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.

Skills

Android App Development

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

RESTful APIs

Code Versioning (Git)

Bluetooth Technology

Performance Tuning

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Git

Firebase Crashlytics

DataDog

Launch Darkly

Job description

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Dexcom is hiring for a Staff Android Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Diego, CA.

In this position, you will be designing, developing, and maintaining Android Apps and/or SDKs for an industry leading CGM device, to help improve the lives of people with diabetes. You will be joining a well-established team & company, on an upward growth trajectory.

Where you come in:

• Design and build Android Apps and/or SDKs for medical devices, ensuring adherence to Android platform guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests to maintain software reliability.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Participate in design, code, test case reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Interface with software test teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Prepare necessary documentation for Apps/SDKs releases, such as release notes, sample apps and user guides.
• Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies to improve development efficiency.
• Ensure reliability, performance, memory use, power consumption and security of the Android Apps, adhering to regulatory and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

What makes you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Android app development, with a strong focus on Kotlin & Jetpack Compose.
• 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality Android applications.
• Strong knowledge of Android internals, Android Bluetooth stack, BLE peripherals, offline storage, threading and performance tuning.
• Passion for collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and creating high-quality products.
• Proficient in code versioning tools like Git and familiar with continuous integration.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, data parsing, and integration of third-party libraries.
• Experience with feature toggling tools (e.g., Launch Darkly) and analytics tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics, DataDog) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in the medical device industry or healthcare technology is a plus.

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.

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 of experience.

Travel Required:

• 15-25%

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].

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Salary:

$135,100.00 - $225,100.00