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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Algorithm Engineer - Sensing Algorithms - **Company:** Dexcom, Inc. - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,100.0 - $185,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73944070-senior-algorithm-engineer-sensing-algorithms ## About the Role * PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Statistics, or a related field with 2 years of industry experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience. * Expert-level proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar technical computing environments. * Deep expertise in statistical estimation, signal processing, optimization, and mathematical modeling. * Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and practical model development. * Demonstrated experience developing algorithms for sensing technologies, measurement systems, medical devices, or related disciplines. * Experience analyzing large and complex datasets with multiple signals and dependencies. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. * Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced technical environments. Preferred: * Experience with biosensors, physiological sensing, wearable systems, or analytical instrumentation. * Experience with calibration, estimation, filtering, or measurement system algorithms. * Experience transitioning algorithms from research into commercial products. * Experience applying strong software engineering practices in data-driven application development. * Knowledge of design controls, verification and validation processes, and product development lifecycles. * Publication, patent, or demonstrated record of innovation., * Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master's degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience. ## Description * Lead development of advanced algorithms supporting next-generation glucose sensing technologies. * Develop physics-based, mechanistic, and data-driven models to characterize sensor behavior and improve measurement performance. * Design and implement signal processing, estimation, calibration, detection, and predictive algorithms. * Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics techniques to extract insights from bench, preclinical, clinical, and real-world datasets. * Drive clinical performance assessments and algorithm maturation in collaboration with sensor, systems, hardware, firmware, clinical, and product teams. * Evaluate algorithm performance through simulation, modeling, and experimental analysis. * Provide technical insights on algorithm architecture, design tradeoffs, verification strategies, and implementation approaches. * Identify opportunities to optimize overall system performance and resource utilization. * Facilitate algorithm design transfer activities with firmware, verification, and validation teams., To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. 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