Senior Director - AI Engineering, Discovery and Co-Design

Dexcom

. Define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and vision for AI Engineering, Discovery & Co-Design capabilities across Dexcom's R&D organization .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $267,500 - $445,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics while leading the development of AI-powered platforms and engineering workflows. Proven ability to build and scale high-performing technical organizations and establish strategic partnerships to drive innovation and measurable business outcomes.

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Artificial Intelligence ExpertiseMachine Learning ProficiencyLeadership ExperienceStrategic Decision-MakingCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAdvanced AnalyticsScientific ComputingEngineering PlatformsTechnology EvaluationEnterprise-Scale CapabilitiesAI-Enabled EnvironmentsSimulationOptimization

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationCollaboration SkillsTalent RecruitmentInfluencing Executive StakeholdersPassion for Innovation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Industry Keywords

AI EngineeringCo-Design CapabilitiesR&D OrganizationHigh-Performing OrganizationsExternal PartnershipsThought LeadershipContinuous LearningResponsible InnovationOrganizational TransformationEngineering Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and vision for AI Engineering, Discovery & Co-Design capabilities across Dexcom's R&D organization
Lead development of AI-powered platforms, engineering workflows, knowledge systems, and scientific reasoning capabilities
Establish scalable co-design environments across sensor, hardware, firmware, algorithm, antenna, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
Partner with Engineering, Research, Systems Engineering, Product Development, Data & Analytics, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, IT, and Executive Leadership teams
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive build-versus-buy-versus-partner decisions
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization of AI engineers, research engineers, architects, scientists, and technical leaders
Establish strategic relationships with universities, research institutions, and technology communities
Foster experimentation, technical excellence, continuous learning, and responsible innovation while delivering measurable business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline
17+ years of industry experience
13+ years of successful leadership experience in relevant industry
Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, scientific computing, engineering platforms, or related technology domains
Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing technical organizations and developing future leaders
Success translating emerging technologies into practical, enterprise-scale capabilities with measurable business impact
Experience evaluating technology investments and making strategic build-versus-buy-versus-partner decisions
Experience influencing executive stakeholders and driving organizational transformation
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
Experience recruiting and retaining exceptional talent from industry, startups, research institutions, and academic environments
Experience building AI-enabled environments supporting engineering innovation, scientific discovery, simulation, optimization, knowledge management, or collaborative design workflows
Credibility as a hands-on technology leader with passion for innovation and continuous advancement of AI capabilities
Experience establishing external partnerships, participating in industry communities, and contributing to thought leadership
Willingness to travel 5-15%

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
An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve
Home office workplace
Hybrid working environment may be available for employees within commuting distance of a Dexcom site
Flex workplace option may be available