Director of Engineering, Applications Engineering San Mateo Director of Engineering, Applicatio

Position: Director of Engineering, Applications Engineering San Mateo Director of Engineering, Applicatio[...]
Lead the Future of Dentistry.

Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI. Already, thousands of dental providers and insurers rely on our platform to deliver the best possible care. Now, we’re looking for talented people to fulfill our mission: improve oral health for all.

Overjet is where builders become leaders. Everyone here loves to make new things: new products, new partnerships, new content, and a new category of AI technology. And as Overjet grows ridiculously fast, so will you.

Simply put, there’s no better place to accelerate your career. Come join us!

The Role

Overjet 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 Overjet’s mission of improving oral health for all.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale high‑performing engineering teams across global locations, driving key initiatives that contribute to Overjet’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 Overjet's values

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, aligning technical direction with company goals and advocating for your team’s needs

Who you are

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Mentorship and accelerating reports growth, being an effective multiplier for the team.

• Have experience leading cross‑team engineering efforts, from analyzing requirements and scoping to shipping and operating in production.

• 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.

• Familiarity with C# / Java, Python, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Why Overjet?

• Competitive Compensation and Equity

• Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility, vibrant in‑person work spaces, and the…