Principal Firmware Engineer

Dexcom Corporation

Base: $172,400.00 - $287,300.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Embedded systems design and debugging
C/c++ programming expertise
Real-time operating systems (rtos)
The Principal Firmware Engineer will design, define, and oversee the high-level technical architecture of embedded software systems for iCGM products while balancing performance, reliability, and security

Job Summary

  • The Principal Firmware Engineer will design, define, and oversee the high-level technical architecture of embedded software systems for iCGM products while balancing performance, reliability, and security.
  • Candidates must ensure software meets FDA standards, safety regulations, and security requirements while collaborating closely with hardware teams on driver development and memory optimization.
  • Dexcom offers a comprehensive benefits program, growth opportunities on a global scale, and access to career development through in-house learning programs and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The Principal Firmware Engineer will design, define, and oversee the high-level technical architecture of embedded software systems for iCGM products while balancing performance, reliability, and security.

Salary

Base: $172,400.00 - $287,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Embedded systems design and debugging
  • C/C++ programming expertise
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • ARM Cortex microprocessor architecture
  • Low-level peripheral drivers
  • Communication protocols I2C SPI UART BLE
  • FDA standards and safety regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Experience presenting to executives
  • Mentoring engineering teams
  • Software architectural design patterns
  • Modularity and reusability focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline
  • 15+ years related experience
  • Master's degree with 10+ years equivalent experience
  • PhD with 7+ years of experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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