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Dexcom Corporation

Sr SW Design Quality Engineer

RemoteUnited States only
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Role
QA
Experience
Senior
Company size
Enterprise
$95.9k–$159.9k/yr
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Senior software design quality/assurance engineer for cloud-based, data platform, API, service-oriented, and AI/ML-enabled systems in a regulated medical-device environment. Needs IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, SDLC design assurance, software risk management, and 5-8 years related experience with a technical degree. Remote United States.

Optional skills

AI/MLASQ CSQE

What you'll do

  • Actively participate as a core member of the R&D Quality Assurance Engineering team, supporting software design assurance for cloud‑based, data platform, and AI/ML‑enabled systems.
  • Provide hands‑on technical guidance to cross‑functional teams on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other applicable global regulations for software‑as‑a‑service, data, and AI‑driven products.
  • Lead the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of software development and validation practices for distributed systems, cloud services, and data platforms.
  • Drive pre‑market risk management deliverables, including Software Hazard Analysis (SHA), design FMEA, and risk controls related to cloud infrastructure, data processing, and AI/ML functionality.
  • Guide Software Design and Test teams on software design assurance activities such as requirements traceability, software configuration management, tool validation, and integration of cloud and data services.
  • Review and approve software design control deliverables associated with cloud‑hosted services, data pipelines, and AI/ML components to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.
  • Support post‑market activities related to software anomalies, model behavior, data quality issues, risk assessments, and CAPA activities, as applicable.
  • Author, review, and maintain technical documentation including Design History Files, SOPs, protocols, and reports for cloud‑based and AI/ML‑enabled systems.
  • Assess change control activities related to infrastructure, data, or model changes to ensure no adverse impact to product performance and to maintain a compliant state.
  • Effectively communicate plans, progress, risks, and design assurance considerations to cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.

What they require

  • This is NOT a test role.
  • The Senior Software Design Assurance (Sr Software Design Quality) Engineer provides technical support and guidance to Software teams to ensure conformance to software development process and other applicable safety and quality system regulation and standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
  • This role will be responsible for various aspects of Software Design Assurance with a focus on product improvement, new product development, and defect prevention.
  • This position will interface with different cross functional groups (Software Engineering, Software Test, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Project managers, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and others).
  • A positive attitude is important while working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with shifting priorities.
  • You bring strong experience in software design assurance for cloud‑based, data platform, API, and service‑oriented systems in a regulated environment.
  • You have demonstrated hands‑on knowledge of IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and their application to software‑as‑a‑service and data‑driven products.
  • Your proficiency includes applying software design assurance principles across the SDLC, including requirements analysis, architecture and design reviews, implementation oversight, integration, and verification.
  • You have experience performing and reviewing software risk management activities, including Software Hazard Analysis (SHA), design FMEA, and change impact assessments for cloud, data, and AI/ML components.
  • You are skilled at reviewing and approving software design control deliverables to ensure traceability, risk control implementation, and regulatory compliance.
  • You have experience supporting software configuration management, tool validation, and integration of cloud services, data pipelines, and platform components.
  • You communicate effectively with cross‑functional partners and can clearly present design assurance, risk, and compliance topics to technical teams and senior leadership.
  • Travel Required: 5-15%
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Ask about our Flex workplace option

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

🇺🇸 United StatesHealthcareEnterprise
$95.9k–$159.9k/yr