Senior Staff Software Development Engineer

Dexcom

. Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of scalable cloud-native backend platforms, APIs, event-driven services, and data systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $156,400 - $260,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and delivering scalable cloud-native backend platforms and event-driven architectures, with a strong focus on technical leadership, mentoring, and driving engineering excellence across teams. Proficient in utilizing Google Cloud Platform services and modern software engineering practices to optimize performance, security, and developer experience.

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Cloud-Native ArchitectureBackend Development with Python and KotlinEvent-Driven Architecture DesignGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) ExpertiseContainerization with Docker and Kubernetes

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Native SystemsBackend DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitectureData-Intensive ServicesCI/CD AutomationInfrastructure-as-CodePerformance OptimizationAutomated TestingSecurity Best PracticesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)FirestoreCloud SQLPub/SubDockerKubernetesKafkaAI-Assisted Development ToolsCI/CD PipelinesObservability Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingDistributed SystemsSoftware Engineering PracticesTechnical StrategyLegacy Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKotlinKubernetesPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of scalable cloud-native backend platforms, APIs, event-driven services, and data systems
Drive technical strategy and engineering excellence across multiple teams
Champion AI-assisted software development practices and establish standards, workflows, and best practices
Provide technical leadership across solution design, implementation, automated testing, performance optimization, security, observability, deployment, and operational readiness
Design and optimize distributed systems using GCP services such as Firestore, Cloud SQL, and Pub/Sub
Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, SRE, Data, and Engineering leaders on technical roadmaps and strategic initiatives
Lead modernization efforts for legacy platforms and services
Mentor and coach senior engineers
Improve developer experience, CI/CD automation, system observability, resiliency, and cloud cost optimization
Provide technical leadership during production incidents and critical escalations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience, or a PhD and 5+ years of experience
Extensive experience architecting and delivering large-scale distributed cloud-native systems
Deep expertise in backend development using Python, Kotlin, and modern software engineering practices for highly available, mission-critical applications
Proven track record designing scalable event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub, Kafka, or equivalent messaging and streaming platforms
Strong experience building data-intensive services utilizing Firestore, Cloud SQL, and other cloud-native persistence technologies
Expert knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including security, reliability, observability, and cost optimization best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead technical strategy and influence architectural decisions across teams, organizations, and product areas
Strong experience with containerized and cloud-native deployment models, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Proven ability to drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows while maintaining high standards for software quality, security, and maintainability
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience mentoring senior engineers and serving as a recognized technical leader
Travel required: 0–5%

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 workplace; not required to live within commuting distance of assigned Dexcom site
Flex workplace option may be available for employees within commuting distance of a Dexcom site