Principal Firmware Engineer

Dexcom

8d • Remote

About The Position

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 Principal Firmware Engineer will design, define, and oversees the high-level technical architecture of embedded/firmware software systems for the iCGM products, balancing performance, reliability, and security with hardware constraints. Will lead technical design decisions, define module interfaces, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate on system integration. Where you come in: System Design & Architecture: Design, implement, and document technical specifications for embedded/firmware software architectures, tracing from requirements to manufacturing. Hardware Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware teams to ensure efficient software-hardware integration, including driver development, battery management, and memory optimization. Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor engineering teams and individuals, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and establishing coding standards. Performance Optimization: Conduct system-level performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization for reliability, security, and scalability. Must have good communication skills (verbal & presentations) to present technical positions different audiences (Engineers to Executives). Regulatory Compliance: Ensure software meets FDA standards, safety regulations, and security requirements. 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. Since 1999, Dexcom has simplified and revolutionized diabetes management, positively impacting millions worldwide. At Dexcom, we're more than just a medical device company; we're a collective of visionary thinkers, trailblazers, and problem solvers. Our mission transcends the ordinary. We aim to revolutionize healthcare, one groundbreaking technology at a time.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in embedded systems design, development, and debugging, with expertise in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• A Deep understanding of microprocessor/microcontroller architecture (ARM Cortex, etc.), low-level peripheral drivers, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, BLE).
• A Strong proficiency in software architectural design patterns, modularity, and reusability.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Architecture: Design, implement, and document technical specifications for embedded/firmware software architectures, tracing from requirements to manufacturing.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware teams to ensure efficient software-hardware integration, including driver development, battery management, and memory optimization.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor engineering teams and individuals, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and establishing coding standards.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct system-level performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization for reliability, security, and scalability.
• Must have good communication skills (verbal & presentations) to present technical positions different audiences (Engineers to Executives).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure software meets FDA standards, safety regulations, and security requirements.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees