Sr. Software Engineer - 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 

Align is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer in San Jose, CA. This role will be part of a culture that is helping to improve lives every day through digital dentistry. The Sr. Software Engineer should have exceptional skills with software development, 3D and C++ programming. 

In this role, you will… 

As a part of larger Product Innovation team:

• Design, develop, troubleshoot and improve next generation software for use in clinical research and clinical applications
• Be on a constant mission to maintain and improve the quality of our software, including our large legacy code base
• Develop internal tools in support of company’s company processes and infrastructure
• Work closely with clinical board and mechanical engineers to communicate options and enable better decisions
• Collaborate in requirement discussions, propose and implement solutions
• Follow best practices; produce high quality, testable and reusable code. Share your expertise, help your colleagues and learn from others as well.
• Interact actively with algorithm specialists and biomechanical engineers
• Leverage the Scrum Agile process; take part in sprint planning, daily stand-up, retrospective and demonstration activities.
• Work under Windows with MS Visual Studio, use Git and Atlassian tools for version control, bug tracking and task tracking.
• Follow quality and regulatory guidelines for medical device software development.

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Master’s degree or above in Computer Science or other STEM major, or equivalent
• 8+ years of professional experience developing software in C++
• 5+ years in 3D software development (3D graphics, 3D computational geometry)
• In depth knowledge of the C++ language (C++ 11 and/or 14 preferred) and ability to navigate large C++ code base
• Extensive experience with software development, such as design, code, debug and a strong understanding of object oriented design
• Ability to adhere to best practices in order to achieve high quality, testable and reusable code and strong technical communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have…

• Experience with Python programming
• Experience with Machine Learning
• Experience with cloud based software configuration, deployment and support

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.