SW Test Development Engineer, Level 1

Dexcom

Software test engineer developing automated and manual tests for Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring software. Supporting cloud-based CGM quality, validation, and release improvements.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,600 - $119,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated and manual testing, including API and UI testing, with a strong foundation in Python and SQL. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in Agile environments, particularly within the medical device industry and FDA design control processes.

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Automated Test DevelopmentAPI TestingPython ProgrammingAgile Development ExperienceCloud Application Testing

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingManual TestingSQLNoSQLRobot FrameworkMicroservicesDistributed SystemsPerformance TestingCI/CDContainerization

Soft Skills

CollaborationSelf-StarterCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google CloudAWSDockerKubernetesGCPAirflowDataflowBigQueryKafka

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryFDA Design Control Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSBigQueryCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in building quality into products by writing automated tests and performing ad hoc testing throughout the development cycle
Participate in the development of software requirements and design specifications
Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts for Dexcom CGM software and systems
Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, and traceability matrices and review them with relevant stakeholders
Record and track issues in the bug tracking system
Analyze failures and collaborate with development teams to investigate root causes
Contribute to release process improvements
Work cross-functionally with software development teams on testing, deployment, and reporting product performance, quality, security, and stability
Travel 15–25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of hands-on experience in software development or software test development using Python or other object-oriented programming languages
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with automated test development in API testing
Experience working with automated testing frameworks, including Robot Framework
Strong understanding of API testing, microservices, and distributed systems in cloud environments
Experience with automated UI testing
Experience working with cloud applications such as Google Cloud or AWS
Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
CI/CD experience, especially using cloud-based technologies
Five or more years of Agile development and test development experience
Medical device industry experience and experience working with FDA design control processes highly desired
Knowledge of GCP with Airflow, Dataflow, and BigQuery is a plus
Knowledge of distributed event-streaming platforms such as Kafka is a plus
Performance testing experience is a plus
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with software development teams
Self-starter able to work with minimal guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
Home office location; no requirement to live within commuting distance of a Dexcom site
Ability to meet 15–25% travel requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Home office work arrangement
Potential access to a hybrid working environment for those within commuting distance
Flex workplace option
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities