Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering, Applications

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The company is seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to lead 2+ distributed teams of 15 engineers in developing the first AI-driven dental imaging software that dentists and their patients love. You will also play a key role in driving product initiatives vital to our long-term growth and strategy.

This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of dental care, working on innovative AI technology while growing and developing a world-class engineering team. Your work will make a lasting impact on the industry and contribute directly to the company’s mission of improving oral health for all.

• Build and scale high-performing engineering teams across global locations, driving key initiatives that contribute to the company’s growth
• Drive alignment between engineering teams, product, and architecture teams to achieve business goals
• Define and implement engineering best practices, technical standards, and architectural vision for both short-term and long-term roadmaps
• Lead organizational planning, capacity forecasting, and engineering operations to support business objectives
• Maintain technical credibility by occasionally contributing to the codebase and participating in architectural reviews
• Foster a collaborative, agile engineering culture that balances innovation with operational excellence and aligns with the company’s values
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, aligning technical direction with company goals and advocating for your team’s needs

• You care deeply about your teams, invest in their personal growth and support them in maximizing their impact to the business
• You are able to make the right prioritization calls, even if hard, based on business requirements, team needs, and staffing availability
• You balance technical vision with pragmatic execution, knowing when to optimize for speed versus architectural perfection.
• You have a passion for problem solving and the ability to think outside the box.
• You have experience in cultivating a strong engineering culture in an iterative, agile environment
• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment, as we need someone with the energy and drive to stay ahead of the curve
• You communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in developing software solutions
• 5+ years of management experience. Demonstrated success building and scaling engineering organizations of 15+ people across multiple teams
• Proven track record of successful mentorship, accelerating team growth, and being an effective multiplier for the organization
• Experience building 0-1 products and scaling mature platforms.
• Experience implementing engineering processes that balance quality, innovation, and delivery velocity
• Hands‑on experience in full‑stack development with expertise in front‑end and back‑end technologies, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS architecture, cloud infrastructure (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS), and modern development practices like CI/CD.

• Competitive Compensation and Equity
• Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility, vibrant in‑person work spaces, and the ability to build strong connections across all of the company – regardless of location
• 401k plans with a matching program
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage: 99% employee premium covered, 75% dependent premium covered
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 8 weeks Paidental Leave
• Optional HSA with Employer contribution
• Flexible Time Off and company paid holidays
• Annual Learning and Development Stipend
• Work from Home Stipend

We have a unique hybrid workplace at the company – which combines the teamwork of meeting in person, with the flexibility of working from anywhere.

Many of our positions are based in San Mateo, New York City, Boston, Salt Lake City, and Lahore. The Jet setters who live in these “geo‑hubs” come to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while having the option to work from home the rest of the week.

Our People Team is happy to…