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[Remote] Staff Algorithm Engineer - Emerging Sensing Technologies

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). They are seeking a Staff Algorithm Engineer to lead algorithm and modeling activities for emerging sensing technologies, develop complex models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation in health insights.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • 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
  • 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 full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • 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.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Remote Workplace: location will be a home office; not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).
  • If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available.
  • Ask about our Flex workplace option.

Company Overview

  • Dexcom develops, manufactures, and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.dexcom.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Dexcom has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2026, 54 in 2025, 41 in 2024, 67 in 2023, 75 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 36 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.