New · posted Nov 11
Dexcom · Medical Devices
Staff SW QA Engineer
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
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
Provides technical expertise for software quality assurance activities, including risk management activities following ISO 14971. Supports the development and implementation of scalable quality systems, risk management practices, and software compliance strategies that ensure product safety, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Partners with senior R&D engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, cybersecurity, and business leaders to drive continuous improvements to SDLC, and quality excellence throughout the product lifecycle. Influences organizational quality strategy and serves as a recognized subject matter expert in software quality.
What you need
Travel Required
- 15-25%
Experience and Education Requirements
- 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.
Remote Workplace: 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. Ask about our Flex workplace option.
Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true
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Salary:
$116,600.00 - $194,400.00
What makes you successful
- You have 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.
- You have advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and Test Automation.
- You have deep experience with software quality engineering across requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, release, and post-market activities.
- You have advanced understanding of software risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory expectations.
- You have demonstrated ability to influence organizational direction and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- You have strong understanding of software architectures, cloud technologies, distributed systems, cybersecurity principles, and data platforms.
- You have experience supporting regulatory inspections and direct interactions with FDA, notified bodies, and external auditors.
- You have exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
- You have the ability to manage ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and drive complex programs to successful completion.
- You have demonstrated success mentoring engineers and developing organizational quality capabilities.
What you'll do
Where you come in
- You will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for software quality, risk management, software lifecycle compliance activities.
- You will lead the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of software development and V&V processes, including: Risk Management, Software Design Controls for Class I/II Exempt Applications & Components
- You will lead complex software quality initiatives spanning multiple products, programs, and functional organizations.
- You will lead risk assessments for software anomalies, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, emerging technologies, and post-market issues.
- You will support digital transformation initiatives (ALM, SCM, PLM) to evolve use of electronic systems supporting SDLC as defined per IEC62304.
- You will provide technical oversight and direction for software risk management activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, SHA, and hazard analysis.
- You will review and approve critical quality deliverables, including software development lifecycle documentation, risk artifacts, V&V protocols, and design history file content.
- You will drive organizational improvements related to software quality systems, development practices, automation, verification, validation, and compliance processes.
- You will evaluate emerging regulations, standards, and industry trends and assess impact to existing and future products.
- You will 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.
- You will mentor and provide technical leadership to software quality engineers and cross-functional development teams.
- You will influence project, product, and organizational decisions through expert risk-based quality assessments and recommendations.
- You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.
Pay and benefits
$116,600 – $194,400 a year
Employer providedWhat 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.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesDexcom's statements, word for word
Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 11, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 17% above the US median for Software Quality & CSV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US30 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $116,600 | — | $194,400 |
| All US (middle half) | $112,000 | $133,250 | $149,750 |
This role: Dexcom's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Software Quality & CSV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Software Quality & CSV
The general path across 59 open Software Quality & CSV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Dexcom's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 33 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Data and digital systems15
- Collaboration and leadership11
- Quality systems and risk9
- GMP and compliance7
- Lab testing and methods3
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Software Quality & CSV work in medical devices, led by the five this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- IECIEC 62304(official source, opens in a new tab)Software life cycle processes for medical device softwareNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devicesNamed in the posting
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilanceNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA Computer Software Assurance(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk-based assurance for production and quality system software
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA cybersecurity in medical devices(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality system considerations and premarket content for device cybersecurity
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- FDA21 CFR Part 56(official source, opens in a new tab)Institutional review boards for FDA-regulated clinical investigations
- ISPEISPE GAMP 5(official source, opens in a new tab)A risk-based approach to compliant GxP computerized systems
- IMDRFIMDRF(official source, opens in a new tab)International Medical Device Regulators Forum guidance, including software as a medical device
- IECIEC 62366-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- IECIEC 60601-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment
Company hiring pulse
Dexcom on Regulatory Jobs
- 16
- Open roles
- 16
- Distinct roles
- 5
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality14 88%
- Regulatory2 13%
By level
- Senior & Principal12 75%
- Manager4 25%
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Staff SW QA Engineer at Dexcom
Open until filled. $117K–$194K a year, employer provided.