Summary: Director, Software Engineering to lead two teams in Aligners Quality Improvements, focusing on innovative software and hardware solutions and automation. Highlights: 1. Lead innovative software and hardware development teams 2. Product owner of Aligners Quality Improvements direction 3. Opportunity to experiment with emerging technologies ### **Description** As a Director, Software Engineering in Aligners Quality Improvements (AQI) department, you will be responsible for management of two teams focused on projects, which combine software and hardware development of innovative solutions to improve quality of our product. We are looking for an experienced second line manager, who is eager to experiment with emerging technologies and comfortable with developing software, hardware solutions, and implementing automation. The candidate needs to have strong problem solving and communication skills, be able to lead other people, and be a self\-starter.### **Key Responsibilities** In this role you will* Be as a Product owner of the Aligners Quality Improvements direction, communicate with all stakeholders and develop long\-term vision of this direction. * Manage organization of two stable teams with connected scope of C\+\+ developers, Data Analyst, SQA Engineers and contractors. Each team has dedicated manager. * Lead planning and help teams with coordination of day\-to\-day work; * Does people management (hiring, coaching, performance reviews); ensures group successfully interacts with their peers across the company. * Contributes to architecture agreements. * Manage tasks through the entire project lifecycle: provides inputs for requirements collection; contributes to solution design; conducts project effort estimations and planning; partners with SQA, DevOps, PMO, an other teams to ensure the software is of high quality; * Participates in issues investigation and resolution, provides ad\-hoc support to project and other teams * Contributes to processes/workflows improvements, which the group is involved into. ### **Skills, Knowledge \& Expertise** * 2\+ years of proven experience in people management \& team development and second line management * Experience as a developer in enterprise projects, preferably C\+\+ * Experience in hardware related projects is highly desirable * Mathematical analysis and Analytical geometry knowledge is a plus * Machine learning experience is a plus * Experience in 3D projects, CAD is a plus * Multi\-tasking, ability to manage multiple development streams * English \- at least upper\-intermediate, both technical and general language: understand technical terminology, ability to document processes/specs, ability to talk fluently to native speakers. * Education Master (preferable)/Bachelor degree in Math/Physics/Computer sciences and (3\) or more years of relevant industry experience are considered the minimum requirements for this position ### **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? **Explore Align's culture here!** Want to discover more about **exocad** and **Cubicure**? Click on their names for additional information. **Applicant Privacy Policy:** Review our **Applicant Privacy Policy** for additional information. **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.