Quality Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA
Quality Engineer jobs in San Diego are concentrated in defense and aerospace along the Sorrento Valley and Miramar corridors, medical devices in Torrey Pines and Kearny Mesa, and biotech clusters around La Jolla, with employers across those sectors actively filling roles. Employers hiring right now include Apple, Hologic, and Qualcomm. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
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
This is not a test role. The Senior Software Design Assurance (Sr Software Design Quality) Engineer provides technical support and guidance to Software teams to ensure conformance to software development process and other applicable safety and quality system regulation and standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971). This role will be responsible for various aspects of Software Design Assurance with a focus on product improvement, new product development, and defect prevention. This position will interface with different cross functional groups (Software Engineering, Software Test, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Project managers, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and others). A positive attitude is important while working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with shifting priorities.
WHERE YOU COME IN
- Actively participates as a core team member of the R&D Quality Assurance Engineering team.
- Strong understanding of, and ability to provide guidance on IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulations worldwide.
- Lead in the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices related to software development and validation across software teams, including:
- Drive Pre-market risk management deliverables like SHA, design FMEA and support Cyber security risk management.
- Provide guidance to Software Design and test teams, support Software configuration management, tool validations and software integrations.
- Reviews and approves all software design control deliverables.
- Support post market activities related to Software anomalies, risk assessments and CAPA activities (if applicable).
- Lead and support R&D SW Design Assurance efforts including continuous improvement opportunities for products and processes.
- Responsible for reviewing, authoring, and revising appropriate technical documentation including design history files, standard operating procedures, protocols, reports, etc.
- Assesses the impact of change control to ensure no adverse impact on product performance and a state of compliance is maintained.
- Effectively communicates with the broad Dexcom team and upper-level management on plans, status of tasks, project progress and challenges.
- Assumes and performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
- Medical Device experience in compliance with the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, ISO 13485.
- Knowledge and experience with SDLC processes along with software development methodologies such as Agile Software Development, Waterfall Model, etc.
- Software Quality or Engineering experience in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test.
- Ability to interpret software design and code to verify implementation of requirements.
- Software development and/or Software test experience.
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management.
- Ability to understand complex tasks and goals. Drive projects to completion with limited supervision.
- Experience working with cloud-based systems.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE).
- Cyber Security experience.
- Experience working with Cloud based infrastructure and systems that process, store and distribute large sets of data continuously.
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 REQUIREMENTS
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.
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. 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
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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$95,900.00 - $159,900.00
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
Quality Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality engineer job in San Diego?
San Diego's quality engineer market is driven by defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and biotech firms, so candidates who tailor their experience to regulated industries move fastest. Focus your search on Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa, and the Torrey Pines Research Triangle, where hiring concentrates. Familiarity with FDA quality systems or AS9100 aerospace standards gives a clear edge over generalist candidates in this market.
Which companies hire quality engineers in San Diego?
Employers hiring quality engineers in San Diego right now include Apple, Hologic, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. San Diego's hiring base skews toward mid-size and large defense primes, medical device OEMs, and biotech firms with dedicated quality and regulatory affairs functions.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though with limits: quality engineer work is often hands-on, so fully remote roles are more common in software quality assurance and documentation-heavy compliance functions than in manufacturing or lab environments. About 56% of quality engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. In San Diego, hybrid arrangements are most prevalent among biotech and software QA teams rather than defense production roles.
How can I get a quality engineer job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through a quality technician or quality inspector role at a medical device or defense contract manufacturer in Kearny Mesa or Miramar, then moving into engineer-track positions once you have documented audit or inspection experience. San Diego Community College's manufacturing programs and UCSD Extension courses in quality management build credentials that local employers recognize. Internships at mid-size biotech firms in Torrey Pines also convert to full-time roles at a higher rate than in most other sectors here.
Which industries hire the most quality engineers in San Diego?
San Diego quality engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. San Diego's strong base of Navy and Marine Corps contracting, FDA-regulated medical device production, and gene therapy research creates sustained structural demand across all three of those sectors.
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