[Hiring] Staff Algorithm Engineer - Emerging Sensing Technologies @Dexcom

Role Description

Lead algorithm, modeling, and simulation activities supporting emerging sensing technologies.

• Develop first-principles, mechanistic, statistical, and machine-learning models to understand complex biological and sensing phenomena.
• Design experiments and analytical approaches to evaluate technology feasibility and performance limits.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to identify key technical opportunities and risks for novel sensing approaches.
• Create simulation environments and predictive models to guide technology investment decisions and development strategies.
• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning methods to uncover patterns and insights from experimental data.
• Explore novel sensing concepts and measurement methodologies across a variety of biological and physical domains.
• Influence long-term technology roadmaps through scientific rigor and technical leadership.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical experts, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics, Quantitative Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or related discipline with 2-4 years industry experience; or MS with 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Strong foundation in mathematical modeling, simulation, statistics, and machine learning.
• Expertise in Python, MATLAB, or similar technical computing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing first-principles and predictive models of complex systems.
• Ability to independently define technical problems, formulate hypotheses, design analyses, and derive actionable conclusions.
• Strong scientific curiosity and willingness to explore unfamiliar technical domains.
• Experience working in research, advanced development, or technology incubation environments.
• Ability to make progress despite incomplete information and evolving requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Experience in biosensing, biophysics, physiology, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience developing digital twins, simulation frameworks, physics-informed machine learning models, or computational models.
• Experience evaluating technical feasibility and technology readiness.
• Prior experience supporting innovation programs, exploratory research, or platform technology development.
• Publications, patents, or other evidence of scientific leadership.
• Experience within regulated industries.

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.

Salary

$135,100.00 - $225,100.00