Senior Staff Systems Engineer

1 DexCom

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$149,000–$248,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Android Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Analysis, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Bluetooth, Change Management, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Concurrency, Concurrent Programming Language Family, Diabetes, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Ecosystems, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, Healthcare Software, Human Factors, Internet Security, Interoperability, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Mobile Applications, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Traceability, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel, Workflow Analysis, iOS SDK (fka iPhone SDK)
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Staff Systems Engineer – Dexcom Join our world‑class Systems Engineering team as we shape the future of connected diabetes management. As a Senior Staff Systems Engineer you will serve as a technical leader and systems architect for Dexcom's next‑generation digital ecosystem, spanning Mobile Applications, SDKs, Cloud Services, Data Platforms, Partner Integrations, and connected CGM products.Key Responsibilities • Serve as the technical anchor for software‑centric systems, partnering closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Cybersecurity, Data Platform, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions.• Lead the definition, decomposition, and governance of system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and workflows for complex, software‑intensive medical device systems.• Own and drive resolution of highly complex cross‑functional initiatives, including user‑facing experiences such as alerts, notifications, data sharing, interoperability, and connected product functionality.• Serve as the primary Systems Engineering leader across multiple concurrent programs and commercial product launches, balancing technical priorities, architectural trade‑offs, schedule constraints, and regulatory requirements.• Develop and maintain system‑level requirements, interface specifications, operational concepts, architecture views, and traceability strategies while ensuring alignment with product needs, user workflows, and risk controls.• Lead system‑level risk identification and mitigation activities, working closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Human Factors, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering teams to proactively address product risks.• Champion robust requirements engineering practices using Jama Connect and establish scalable approaches for requirement quality, traceability, impact assessment, and change management across product portfolios.• Mentor Systems Engineers across all experience levels, helping elevate architectural thinking, systems modeling, requirements development, technical problem solving, and risk management capabilities throughout the organization.• Advocate for Systems Engineering as a strategic technical discipline by driving technical leadership, facilitating architecture reviews, enabling informed decision‑making, and influencing organizational direction beyond traditional documentation activities.Nice to Haves INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification, MBSE experience (Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML), or equivalent systems architecture expertise.Hands‑on experience with Jama Connect, Jira, TestRail, GitHub, Ketryx, and modern product lifecycle management tools.Experience architecting regulated mobile health, digital health, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), or connected medical device ecosystems.Experience with mobile application architecture (Android/iOS), SDK development, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.Strong understanding of interoperability technologies including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), partner integrations, third‑party APIs, and connected device ecosystems.Experience supporting commercial product launches, sustaining engineering activities, field issue investigations, and post‑market design changes.Experience with cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices, cloud‑hosted systems, and consumer mobile applications.Experience implementing AI‑assisted Systems Engineering, requirements generation, traceability automation, or architecture analysis workflows.Experience supporting global product portfolios and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.Education and Experience Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master's degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 5+ years of experience. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, 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.Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $149,000.00 – $248,300.00.You'll receive a front‑row seat to life‑changing CGM technology, a full and comprehensive benefits program, and growth opportunities on a global scale. Travel required: 0‑5%.Equal Opportunity Employer 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 talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 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 talentacquisition@dexcom.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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