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# Senior Algorithm Engineer - Sensing Algorithms

- **Company:** Dexcom, Inc.
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,100 - $185,100
- **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:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60236861-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.