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Dexcom Corporation

Staff SW Quality Design Engineer

RemoteUnited States only
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Role
Security
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Enterprise
$116.6k–$194.4k/yr
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Senior software design assurance engineer for cloud, data platform and AI/ML systems. Requires strong experience with IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485 and software risk management; US-remote role. Senior-level (8+ years) candidate with regulated-medical-software background.

Core skills

software design assurancemedical device software compliance

Required skills

IEC 6230421 CFR Part 820ISO 13485ISO 14971requirements traceabilitysoftware configuration managementtool validationrisk managementSoftware Hazard Analysisdesign FMEAcloud infrastructuredata pipelinesAI/ML componentsAPI

Optional skills

AI/ML experienceASQ CSQE certification

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support and guidance to Software teams to ensure conformance to software development process and applicable safety and quality system regulations and standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
  • 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 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 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.
  • Support post‑market activities related to software anomalies, model behavior, data quality issues, risk assessments, and CAPA activities.
  • Author, review, and maintain technical documentation including Design History Files, SOPs, protocols, and reports.
  • Assess change control activities related to infrastructure, data, or model changes to ensure compliance and no adverse impact to product performance.
  • Communicate plans, progress, risks, and design assurance considerations to cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.

What they require

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-8 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years experience.
  • Strong experience in software design assurance for cloud‑based, data platform, API, and service‑oriented systems in a regulated environment.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency applying software design assurance principles across the SDLC, including requirements analysis, architecture and design reviews, implementation oversight, integration, and verification.
  • 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.
  • Experience supporting software configuration management, tool validation, and integration of cloud services, data pipelines, and platform components.
  • Effective communication with cross‑functional partners and ability to present to technical teams and senior leadership.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Travel Required: 5-15%.

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

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