Sr. Software Architect

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. 

Ready to join us?  

About this opportunity 

Align Technology continuously invest in enhancing Treatment Planning Software capabilities from the perspectives of clinical innovation, levels of automation and user experience. We are looking for an architect who will define architecture solution for future framework and motivate all impacted teams to execute change.

In this role, you will… 

Engage stakeholders to gather the requirements that drive architecture decisions

Develop & communicate high-level designs and technical specifications

Define responsibilities of system components and interfaces

Identify risks and propose solutions in system designs

Define aspects of development; appropriate technology, workflow and standards

Evaluate existing system designs and propose improvements

Write and review formal design documents

Collaborate with other architects

Foster innovation through research, recommending the use of new technologies, processes or standards

Provide development and design guidance to individual development teams

Prepare, lead and participate in design reviews

Take part in all phases of the software development cycle

In this role, you’ll need … 

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field

10+ years in a leading technical role; Lead Software Developer / Architect, etc…

3+ years of experience developing software for desktop or devices

3+ years of experience in cloud computing, database and micro-services architecture, preferably on AWS

Ability to communicate well (oral & written) with people, to clearly express thoughts

Fluency in English, spoken and written.

Understanding of application design aspects such as performance considerations, feature toggles, plug-in architecture, effective instrumentation and logging

Knowledge of modern web development

Knowledge of multiple programming languages, mainly .net core, C++, Java-script, Python

Experience with authentication and authorization protocols and application security

Exceptional understanding of software design principles and patterns

Willingness to comply with a medical device Class II SDLC

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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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