Sr Staff Android Architect

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

The Mobile App Software Architecture team designs and implements new features and commercial solutions, derisking innovative architecture proofs-of-concept using reusable, modular components. We then document these solutions and integrate them into the software release roadmap.

Where you come in:

• Defining and evolving the Android architecture: Leading the design and implementation of the overall application architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. This includes choosing appropriate frameworks and libraries.

• Guiding technology selection and implementation: Researching and recommending new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and app quality.

• Establishing coding standards and best practices: Creating and enforcing coding guidelines to maintain code quality and consistency across the Android development team.

• Mentoring and guiding junior developers: Providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior Android developers.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Working closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal user experience.

• Ensuring application performance and scalability: Optimizing app performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and planning for future scalability.

• Staying up to date with the latest Android technologies: Continuously learning and adapting to new Android releases, frameworks, and best practices.

What makes you successful:

• You have a deep understanding of Android architecture components, including but not limited to Jetpack Compose, MVVM, and data binding.

• You possess expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and you must have experience with Android SDK and related tools.

• You are a skilled problem-solver with the ability to architect solutions that meet both current and future needs, considering scalability and maintainability.

• You bring proven experience designing and implementing complex mobile applications that adhere to best practices for security, performance, and usability.

• You must have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and working in an Agile development environment.

• You demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively work with cross-functional teams.

• Your experience leading and mentoring junior engineers is a must.

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. 

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Masters degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience of a PhD and 5+ years of experience.

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.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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