Align

This position is ideal for experienced C++ engineers to join our team in developing and improving algorithms for automated treatment planning software for our Invisalign products. You will join a team responsible for the full end-to-end treatment journey from the initial consultation to the final stages of care, continuously improving the quality and experience for both doctors and patients through the Smile Architect platform enabling orthodontic and restorative, comprehensive, minimally invasive treatments with advanced visualisation. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will participate in end-to-end software development, solving open-ended problems and implementing complex algorithms in high quality modern C++ code in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Role expectations

• Work in an agile team of developers and SQAs and collaborate with other development teams.
• Interact closely with clinical experts, project managers, and product owners, to understand problems, analyse specifications, formalize functional requirements, and prepare and deliver technical presentations and demos.
• Research and develop new features and create prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Participate in architectural design and project planning, design and sizing, and code and design reviews.
• Investigate and implement bug fixes and identify opportunities for code refactoring and reliability and performance improvements.
• Write high quality idiomatic C++17 code with full test coverage.
• Write technical documentation for newly implemented functionality.
• Follow architectural, quality, and regulatory guidelines for medical device software development, demonstrate technical leadership, assist and mentor other developers, and uphold high standards of trust, responsibility, and professionalism.
• Identify/mitigate risks and participate in production monitoring and support as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience:

o 7+ years of professional experience in similar positions, developing enterprise / commercial software, preferably in agile SDLC.

o 5+ years of practical experience and excellent knowledge of modern C++ development (C++17 and above)

• Skills:

o Solid foundation in mathematics, especially linear algebra and geometry

o Strong proficiency in C++ (17 or newer) and STL

o Knowledge of Python.

o Working knowledge and experience with MS Visual studio, git, and a unit testing framework.

• Highly motivated, creative, self-starter, with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work on open-ended research problems.

Complementary skills

• Mathematical background, and knowledge of optimization methods, linear algebra, analytical geometry, and/or 3D graphics on a university level.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries (such as Banking, Financial, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Aerospace, etc.)
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and knowledge of tools, methodologies, and frameworks for automatic software testing and monitoring.
• Experience in Linux, cross-platform, and cloud-based (AWS) software development

About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

• Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

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 are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. 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.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.

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