SW Systems Engineer 2

DexCom • San Diego, CA

9d

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: Join a high‑impact, innovation‑driven Engineering team that sits at the heart of Dexcom’s global manufacturing and product delivery ecosystem. We are a collaborative group of problem‑solvers who design, build, and support the systems that keep our operations running smoothly—from data integrations to manufacturing execution. You’ll work alongside Software, Operations, Quality, and R&D experts who are passionate about improving processes, elevating data accuracy, and ensuring that our technology performs at the level our patients deserve. If you enjoy meaningful technical challenges, continuous learning, and making a real difference in how life‑changing products are manufactured, this is the team for you Where you come in: You will support existing manufacturing systems to ensure all sites operate reliably and issues are resolved quickly. You will ensure uptime, performance, and availability of on‑premise, off‑site, and cloud‑hosted SQL database systems. You will install and configure SQL Server instances, create new databases, and manage user access to maintain secure and compliant environments. You will document and troubleshoot database performance, data quality, and system availability issues in alignment with FDA‑compliant procedures. You will leverage your experience with ETL tools and processes to support efficient data movement and integration. You will apply your understanding of OLTP and OLAP design methodologies to improve data architecture and reporting capabilities. You will partner with cross‑functional teams—including R&D, Operations, Quality, Contract Manufacturers, and others—to support reporting, analytics, and system integrations. You will perform system administration for LIMS, MES, EAM, or similar enterprise systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional departments to define requirements, create documentation, and support test plans and validation activities. You will help create, maintain, and enforce internal development processes aligned with industry best practices and medical device regulations. You will lead and manage external technical resources as needed for project execution. You will take on other responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• You are a quick learner who adapts well in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment.
• You have strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2012+) and an in‑depth understanding of relational database theory, structures, and best practices.
• You have hands‑on experience supporting server‑client environments and relational database infrastructure.
• You bring strong skills in reporting, querying, and data analysis tools.
• You have exposure to test‑driven development and experience with all software test phases.
• You demonstrate a solid understanding of organizational goals and how data systems support them.
• You are able to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high‑pressure or fast‑paced situations.
• You thrive in team‑oriented, collaborative work environments.
• You have experience working within FDA‑regulated software or manufacturing environments.
• You have experience using document, task, defect, requirement, and test management tools such as Oracle Agile PLM, Jira, Jama, or Confluence.
• You bring strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You have advanced SQL query, optimization, and troubleshooting skills.
• You have experience with ETL pipelines, tools, and data integration workflows.
• You have experience administering systems such as LIMS, MES, EAM, or equivalent enterprise platforms.
• You have an ability to diagnose and resolve complex system or data issues independently.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 2-5 years related experience or Master’s degree and 0-2 years’ equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing systems to ensure all sites operate reliably and issues are resolved quickly.
• Ensure uptime, performance, and availability of on‑premise, off‑site, and cloud‑hosted SQL database systems.
• Install and configure SQL Server instances, create new databases, and manage user access to maintain secure and compliant environments.
• Document and troubleshoot database performance, data quality, and system availability issues in alignment with FDA‑compliant procedures.
• Leverage your experience with ETL tools and processes to support efficient data movement and integration.
• Apply your understanding of OLTP and OLAP design methodologies to improve data architecture and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams—including R&D, Operations, Quality, Contract Manufacturers, and others—to support reporting, analytics, and system integrations.
• Perform system administration for LIMS, MES, EAM, or similar enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional departments to define requirements, create documentation, and support test plans and validation activities.
• Help create, maintain, and enforce internal development processes aligned with industry best practices and medical device regulations.
• Lead and manage external technical resources as needed for project execution.
• Take on other responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees