Tandem Diabetes Care

Algorithm Engineering Intern


Pay$32.00 / hour
LocationSan Diego/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: ALGOR009056

      GROW WITH US:

      Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

      STAY AWESOME:

      Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.

      A DAY IN THE LIFE:

      A junior team member contributing to the design, analysis, and verification of the closed loop algorithms embedded in Tandem’s pump and related expert systems.

      • Under direct supervision assists members of the Scientific Computing Group with management and analysis of pump data.
      • Contributes to the analysis reports generated by the Scientific Computing Group.
      • Creates summaries and graphical summaries of data from specific pumps.
      • Under supervision, uses the Tandem in-silico model to analyze changes to the dosing algorithms.
      • Assists with developing scripts for data analysis.
      • Supports the data analysis process by creating special purpose scripts.
      • Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
      • Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

      YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

      • Able to effectively convey information related to work product in one-on-one conversation or in a group.
      • Able to work effectively in a team environment.
      • Able to alter behavior and opinions in light of new information.
      • Experienced with MS Office.

      YOU'LL NEED:

      • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences or related field.
      • Experience with a statistical analysis package such as mini-Tab or SPSS.
      • Experience with a scripting language such as Python.
      • Experience with higher level mathematics including linear algebra, multivariate calculus, statistics, differential equations, and numerical analysis.
      • Intern experience in related environment valuable.

      WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

      In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits, please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

      BE YOU, WITH US!

      Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

      COMPENSATION:

      The starting base pay range for this position is $32.00 per hour. Pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market.

      *This is a temporary position. As a temporary employee you will be employed through a staffing agency partner. Benefits during your temporary assignment may be provided by the staffing agency. Access to Tandem sponsored benefits is contingent upon conversion from temporary to regular full-time status. Conversion is determined based upon business need and job performance.

      YOU SHOULD KNOW: Potential new employees must successfully complete a drug screen (excludes marijuana) and background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire.

      SPONSORHSIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

      REFERRALS: We love referrals. If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!

      If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Tandem’s CCPA Notice: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants .

      APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

  • About the company

      Tandem Diabetes Care is an American medical device manufacturer based in San Diego, California.