Staff Site Reliability SW Development Engineer

About Dexcom

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Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ : DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes.

The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes.

Since the company’s inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes.

Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

Meet the team :

Dexcom’s Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team exists to empower our SW Dev Teams to engineer highly reliable systems through which people take control of their health.

We love hands-on experimentation and continuous learning.

Where you come in :

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Staff Site Reliability Development Engineer to lead our efforts in building and maintaining state-of-the-art, highly reliable systems.

As a senior member of our SRE team, you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence, shaping our reliability engineering practices, and ensuring seamless customer experiences through robust and efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

Design and implement advanced solutions for system reliability and performance.

Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance system resilience and scalability.

Lead complex projects, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with organizational goals.

Hands-On Engineering and Innovation :

Hands-on coding, contributing directly to critical system components, observability as code, and automation tools. This will comprise roughly 75% of your time.

Innovate and experiment with new approaches to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Stay at the forefront of SRE practices, continuously integrating new ideas and technologies into our systems.

Mentorship and Team Development :

Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Share expertise and insights, helping to elevate the technical capabilities of the entire SRE team.

Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in coding, system design, and operational excellence.

Incident Management and Prevention :

Lead critical incident management processes, ensuring rapid and effective resolution.

Analyze system performance and incidents to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Develop and implement proactive strategies to prevent system failures and enhance overall reliability.

Drive a blameless culture of continuous learning and growth.

What makes you successful :

• Extensive experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in the latest SRE tools, technologies, and practices including Kubernetes and gitops driven pipelines.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to design and implement complex systems.
• Proficiency in programming and automation, with a strong hands-on approach.
• Outstanding communication and mentorship skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Preferred bonus skills : GitHub Actions, Helm, Argo CD, Crossplane, Datadog, Google Cloud Platform, Go, Python, Functional Programming, Test Driven Design, Observability Driven Design.

What you’ll get :

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

Experience and Education :

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

Travel Required : 5-15%

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Remote Workplace :

Your location will be a home office; you are 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.

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