Staff Algorithm Engineer - Advanced Sensing Algorithms

DexCom • San Diego, CA

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Algorithms team is at the very heart of what we do at Dexcom. If you are a Staff Algorithm Engineer, and if building models, developing signal processing approaches, and transforming emerging sensing technologies into impactful healthcare solutions excites you, join us! This role involves leading the development of advanced algorithms for next-generation sensing technologies. You will develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior and improve measurement performance. The role also includes designing and implementing signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms. You will apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics techniques to extract insights from various datasets and drive technical feasibility assessments and algorithm maturation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Evaluating algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis is key, as is providing technical leadership on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches. You will partner with hardware and firmware teams to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization, and translate early technology concepts into scalable, robust solutions suitable for future product integration. Presenting technical findings, recommendations, and strategic direction to cross-functional leadership teams is also a core part of this position.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Statistics, or related field with 2-4 years of industry experience; or MS with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar technical computing environments.
• Deep expertise in statistical estimation, signal processing, optimization, and mathematical modeling.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and practical model development.
• Demonstrated experience developing algorithms for sensing, measurement systems, medical devices, or related disciplines.
• Experience analyzing large, complex datasets containing multiple signals and dependencies.
• Proven ability to independently drive technical programs, from concept through implementation.
• Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to understand interactions across hardware, firmware, algorithms, and user experience.
• Experience balancing innovation, technical risk reduction, development timelines, and implementation constraints.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced technical environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with biosensors, physiological sensing, wearable systems, or analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with calibration, estimation, filtering, or measurement-system algorithms.
• Experience transitioning algorithms from research into commercial products.
• Experience within regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
• Knowledge of design controls, verification/validation processes, and product development lifecycles.
• Publication, patent, or demonstrated innovation record.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced algorithms supporting next-generation sensing technologies.
• Develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior and improve measurement performance.
• Design and implement signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms.
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics techniques to extract insights from bench, pre-clinical, clinical, and real-world datasets.
• Drive technical feasibility assessments and algorithm maturation in collaboration with systems, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams.
• Evaluate algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis.
• Provide technical leadership on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches.
• Partner with hardware and firmware teams to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization.
• Translate early technology concepts into scalable, robust solutions suitable for future product integration.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and strategic direction to cross-functional leadership teams.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree