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Dexcom Corporation

Staff SW QA Engineer

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Role
QA
Experience
Staff
Company size
Enterprise
$116.6k–$194.4k/yr
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Staff-level software quality assurance leader for medical devices, with deep FDA/IEC/ISO regulatory experience and 8+ years depending on degree. Must know SDLC, software risk management, V&V, design controls, cybersecurity, cloud/distributed systems, and be able to lead cross-functional quality initiatives. Remote role hiring in the United States with 15–25% travel.

Core skills

IEC 62304Software Quality AssuranceSoftware Risk Management

Required skills

ISO 14971FDA 21 CFR Part 820ISO 13485IEC 82304EU MDRAgileWaterfallDevOpsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryCI/CDTest AutomationDFMEAPFMEASHA

What you'll do

  • Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for software quality, risk management, software lifecycle compliance activities.
  • Lead the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of software development and V&V processes, including risk management and software design controls for Class I/II exempt applications and components.
  • Lead complex software quality initiatives spanning multiple products, programs, and functional organizations.
  • Lead risk assessments for software anomalies, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, emerging technologies, and post-market issues.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives (ALM, SCM, PLM) to evolve use of electronic systems supporting SDLC as defined per IEC62304.
  • Provide technical oversight and direction for software risk management activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, SHA, and hazard analysis.
  • Review and approve critical quality deliverables, including software development lifecycle documentation, risk artifacts, V&V protocols, and design history file content.
  • Drive organizational improvements related to software quality systems, development practices, automation, verification, validation, and compliance processes.
  • Evaluate emerging regulations, standards, and industry trends and assess impact to existing and future products.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define quality strategies supporting business objectives and product roadmaps, implementing a right-sized QMS applications based on Software Classification per IEC62304.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to software quality engineers and cross-functional development teams.
  • Influence project, product, and organizational decisions through expert risk-based quality assessments and recommendations.
  • Assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What they require

  • Extensive medical device experience demonstrated expertise in FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 82304, EU MDR, and applicable global regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and Test Automation.
  • Deep experience with software quality engineering across requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, release, and post-market activities.
  • Advanced understanding of software risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence organizational direction and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
  • Strong understanding of software architectures, cloud technologies, distributed systems, cybersecurity principles, and data platforms.
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and direct interactions with FDA, notified bodies, and external auditors.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and drive complex programs to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and developing organizational quality capabilities.
  • Travel Required: 15-25%.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
  • Learn about the 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 employees, customers, and the communities served.
  • Remote workplace: your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site.
  • If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site, a hybrid working environment may be available.
  • Flex workplace option may be available.

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

🇺🇸 United StatesHealthcareEnterprise
$116.6k–$194.4k/yr