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Software QA Engineer 1

Brief overview

San Diego, CaliforniaHybrid
UndergradOr in progress
$62k–$103k/yrStated range
149 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
49 green cardsCertified filings

About the company

Global leader in continuous glucose monitoring and healthcare technology.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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149H-1B approved
99%approval rate
24new H-1B hires
49PERM certified
$140,316median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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202544
20264
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202310
202410
202514
20264
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202312
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Job description

Summary

Dexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), aiming to change how diabetes is managed. The Software QA Engineer 1 will provide technical support and guidance to software teams to ensure compliance with software development processes and quality system regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participates as a core team member of the R&D Quality Assurance Engineering team
  • Strong understanding of, and ability to provide guidance on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulations worldwide
  • Lead in the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices related to software development and validation across software teams, including:
  • Drive Pre-market risk management deliverables like SHA, design FMEA and support Cyber security risk management
  • Provide guidance to Software Design and test teams, support Software configuration management, tool validations and software integrations
  • Reviews and approves all software design control deliverables
  • Support post market activities related to Software anomalies, risk assessments and CAPA activities (if applicable)
  • Lead and support R&D SW Design Assurance efforts including continuous improvement opportunities for products and processes
  • Responsible for reviewing, authoring, and revising appropriate technical documentation including design history files, standard operating procedures, protocols, reports, etc
  • Assesses the impact of change control to ensure no adverse impact on product performance and a state of compliance is maintained
  • Effectively communicates with the broad Dexcom team and upper-level management on plans, status of tasks, project progress and challenges
  • Assumes and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Strong understanding of, and ability to provide guidance on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulations worldwide
  • Medical Device experience in compliance with the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485
  • Knowledge and experience with SDLC processes along with software development methodologies such as Agile Software Development, Waterfall Model, etc
  • Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
  • Ability to interpret software design and code to verify implementation of requirements
  • Software development and/or Software test experience
  • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management
  • Ability to understand complex tasks and goals. Drive projects to completion with limited supervision
  • Experience working with cloud-based systems
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 0-2 years of related experience
  • ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
  • Cyber Security experience
  • Experience working with Cloud based infrastructure and systems that process, store and distribute large sets of data continuously

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Strong understanding of, and ability to provide guidance on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulations worldwide
  • Medical Device experience in compliance with the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485
  • Knowledge and experience with SDLC processes along with software development methodologies such as Agile Software Development, Waterfall Model, etc
  • Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
  • Ability to interpret software design and code to verify implementation of requirements
  • Software development and/or Software test experience
  • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management
  • Ability to understand complex tasks and goals. Drive projects to completion with limited supervision
  • Experience working with cloud-based systems
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 0-2 years of related experience

Nice to Haves

  • ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
  • Cyber Security experience
  • Experience working with Cloud based infrastructure and systems that process, store and distribute large sets of data continuously

Benefits

  • 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.
  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

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