Manager, Software Engineering - Align

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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About this opportunity 

The Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and  execution of software projects related to new features/improvements to our Invisalign® product.  The Software Engineering Manager will be part of the Product Research & Development (PR&D) organization within Align Technology and main duties include managing a team of highly skilled Software Engineers, collaborate with other managers and stakeholders in the organization to define project requirements and objectives, guide the team in the migration of our applications to the cloud and, to ensure that those software projects are delivered on time while following our quality and regulatory standards.

In this role, you will… 

• Manage an experienced software development team geographically distributed in San Jose, California, and Vancouver (Canada) working in a production environment.
• Play a key role and work closely with other stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Together with experts, help define project requirements and objectives and ensure these are clearly communicated to the development team., oversee project execution.
• Lead feasibility work on innovative ideas and propose implementation plans.
• Provide guidance on professional development to the whole team.
• Organize agile development processes (demos, retrospectives and other agile rituals), communicate progress to stakeholders, lead collaboration activities in wider project team.
• As a part of larger Product Research & Development team
• Work closely with clinical board and cross-functional teams to communicate options and enable better decisions
• Support preparation of patents applications

In this role, you’ll need … 

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related studies
• Proven experience (3+ years) in leading a group of talented engineers and delivering solutions in a production environment.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software in at least one programming language such as C++, Java, C#
• Some experience in 3D software development (computational mathematics, linear algebra, analytical geometry)
• Experience with cloud-based solutions on Amazon technology is a plus
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to travel required (up to 20%)
• English language proficiency skill requirements.

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About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.