Dexcom

Principal Firmware Architect

Dexcom
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Remote, United StatesStaff+
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Base Salary

$172k - $287k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and document embedded and firmware software architectures for iCGM products, tracing requirements through manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams on software-hardware integration, including driver development, battery management, and memory optimization.
  • Lead technical design decisions, define module interfaces, conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and mentor engineering teams and individuals.
  • Perform system-level performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization for reliability, security, and scalability.
  • Ensure software meets FDA standards, safety regulations, and security requirements.
  • Present technical positions clearly to audiences ranging from engineers to executives.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in embedded systems design, development, and debugging.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and real-time operating systems.
  • Deep understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architecture, including ARM Cortex.
  • Experience with low-level peripheral drivers and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE.
  • Strong proficiency in software architectural design patterns, modularity, and reusability.
  • Typically, a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 15+ years of related experience, a master’s degree with 10+ years of equivalent industry experience, or a PhD with 7+ years of experience.
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

  • Full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • Remote home-office workplace; candidates generally do not need to live within commuting distance of a Dexcom site.
  • Hybrid work may be available for employees living within approximately 75 miles or 120 km of a Dexcom site, with a Flex workplace option.
  • Travel required 5–15%.

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About Dexcom

10,000+ employees

Empowering People to Take Control of Health Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) has been a pioneer in glucose sensing for more than 25 years. Since 1999, we have developed innovative technologies that transformed how people manage diabetes. Our products are part of people’s daily lives, empowering them to live confidently and feel more in control, free to pursue their dreams. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations around the world, Dexcom leads by listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, to simplify and improve glucose management.

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