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:
This is where a desire to make a difference in people’s lives meets a passion for algorithm development and data science. The algorithm team is at the very heart of what we do at Dexcom! Join our team if building mathematical models and signal processing means more to you than simply getting the work done.
Where you come in:
- You will lead modeling efforts to characterize and predict the impact and interactions of various biological processes to sensor accuracy
- You will build physics-based, first-principles models to predict sensor behavior
- You will apply data mining and machine learning techniques to extract valuable information and patterns from bench, pre-clinical, and clinical data sets that can be leveraged in support of new technology development
- You will function as technical lead in pursuit of bench, clinical, and commercial feasibility of new algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, as appropriate
- You will provide inputs on how to optimize firmware and hardware designs in support of new algorithms; perform tradeoff assessments of algorithmic complexity and availability of system resources
- You will run simulations and present results to cross-functional teams
What makes you successful:
- You have deep-rooted understanding of mathematical modeling, optimization, signal processing, statistics, and machine learning
- You have an expert degree of proficiency in Matlab, Python, or C/++.
- You have the ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, transfer technology and execute projects in an early-stage technical environment
- You have the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret bench, pre-clinical, and clinical data to generate sound insights and conclusions
- You have the ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging endeavors
- You have the a proven ability to work hands-on and independently in a fast-paced environment
- You have the a very strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- You have the a demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualification and skills:
- Master's degree (with 6-7+ yrs experience) or PhD (with 2-3+ years of experience) in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics or related
- Past experience in the biosensor field is a plus
- Prior experience in a regulatory environment, such as, medical devices or pharmaceuticals
- Capable of understanding academic literature from diverse areas of mathematics, machine learning, statistics, diabetes, biochemistry, and biophysics.
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.
Travel Required:
- 0-5%
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.
Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, 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. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true
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Salary:
$135,100.00 - $225,100.00
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