Firmware Engineer 2

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:

The CGM transmitter is the technical center point of Dexcom’s CGM products integrating our sensor technology with advanced algorithms to convert physiological measurements into estimated glucose values and transmitting the EGVs to user display devices including smart phones and Dexcom receivers. Members of the transmitter firmware development team use their expertise to develop firmware that implements algorithms, control Bluetooth Low Energy communications, manage and upload key data storage, and operatemicrocontroller-based hardware in low power modes that extends battery life to meet our customers’ needs. The team works with the latest microcontroller designs available using the latest development tools within an agile development process that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Where you come in:

• You implement specified software features for our next-generation CGM wearables.
• You work with IC embedded code involving both analog and digital hardware, and you implement low-level drivers to support the specified hardware design and sensors.
• You create builds, load them onto target devices to perform sanity tests, participate in code reviews, and troubleshoot issues.
• You create and present technical materials for project milestones.
• You support the test team, lead error investigations, and manage bug tracking and resolution using JIRA.
• You deliver tasks on time within a project to meet established goals.

What makes you successful:

• You are an experienced programmer in C with a strong background in embedded firmware design.
• You lead complex problem-solving efforts, analyzing situations or data that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the company.
• You clearly and effectively communicate complex technical issues.
• You have hands-on experience using the GCC toolchain and performing cross-compilation from Linux for ARM targets.
• You are proficient in working with I2C and SPI communication buses.
• You have experience designing low-power systems for battery-operated devices.
• You are familiar with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connectivity.
• You have experience with FDA regulations and/or IEC 62304 standards for medical device software development.

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%

Experience and Education:

• 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.

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