SW Test Development Engineer 2

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,900 - 138,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development programs

Job summary

Dexcom is hiring for a Software Test Engineer to join their Data Platform Test Engineering team. This role involves building quality into products by writing automated tests and collaborating with developers throughout the software development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have experience in Python, SQL, and automated testing frameworks. The position allows for remote work with engagement opportunities within commuting distance of assigned Dexcom locations.

Salary ranges from $82,900 to $138,100, with a comprehensive benefits program offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development or software test development.
• Minimum of 2-5 years related experience, or Master's degree and 0-2 years' equivalent experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Write automated tests and perform testing throughout the development cycle.
• Design and develop automated and manual test scripts.
• Create verification and validation test plans and test reports.
• Analyze failures and collaborate with development teams.
• Provide technical guidance for junior engineers.

Skills

Python or other OOP languages

SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Automated test development in API testing

Automated testing frameworks

API testing, microservices

Automated UI testing

Cloud Applications (GCP, AWS)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Medical device industry experience

GCP (Airflow, Dataflow, BigQuery)

Distributed event streaming platforms (Kafka)

Performance testing

Debugging skills

CI/CD experience

Agile development experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Robot framework

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Kafka

Job description

Meet the Team

Dexcom is a high-growth, fast-paced environment where you work with a leading-edge data platform test team to contribute to the full life cycle of software in a fast-growing organization. You will work alongside highly skilled and passionate test engineering professionals who know how to deliver exceptional results while also having some fun along the way. For this role, you would be joining Dexcom's Software R&D, Data Platform Test Engineering team.

Where you come in

• You will participate in building quality into products by writing automated tests and performing tests including ad hoc testing throughout the development cycle.
• You will participate in the development of software requirements and design specification.
• You will design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts to test the functionalities of the Dexcom CGM software, and system.
• You will create verification and validation test plans, test reports, traceability matrices and review with relevant stakeholders.
• You will record and track issues in the bug tracking system.
• You will analyze failures and collaborate with development teams to ensure root cause is investigated.
• You will contribute to release process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship for junior engineers.

What makes you successful

• Hands‑on experience in software development or software test development using Python or other OOP languages.
• Hands on experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases is required.
• Experience with automated test development in API testing.
• Experience working within a wide variety of automated testing frameworks, including Robot framework.
• Strong understanding of API testing, microservices, and distributed systems in cloud environments.
• Experience with automated UI testing.
• Experience working in Cloud Applications like Google Cloud or AWS.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker, Kubernetes.
• Medical device industry experience, experience working with FDA design control process highly desired.
• Working knowledge of GCP with Airflow, Dataflow, and BigQuery.
• Working knowledge of distributed event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Experience with performance testing is a plus.
• Excellent debugging skills and attention to detail.
• CI/CD experience, especially using cloud‑based technologies.
• At least five years of Agile development and test development experience.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally to collaborate with software development teams for the testing, deployment, and reporting on product performance, quality, security, and stability.
• Self‑starter, able to work with minimal guidance, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 2 - 5 years related experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years’ equivalent experience.

Flex Workplace

Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

Salary

$82,900.00 - $138,100.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dexcom is 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.