Department: Research & Development

Location: EMEA-Armenia-Yerevan

Description

Transforming smiles. Transforming lives. Transforming an industry.

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 teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Ready to join us?

Align is looking for a 3D C++ Software Engineer. This role will be part of a culture that is helping to improve lives every day through digital dentistry. The 3D C++ Software Engineer should have exceptional skills with software development, 3D and C++ programming. This role will be part of Align goal to deliver our clear aligners (Invisalign ®)

Role expectations

• Design, develop, troubleshoot and improve next generation software for use in clinical research and clinical applications
• As a part of larger R&D team: be on a constant mission to maintain and improve the quality of our software, including our large legacy code base
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (of Software engineers, SQA engineers, Product management, Clinical team, Manufacturing experts) to take the upcoming projects to fruition.
• Designing, developing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting software components, as well as managing and improving existing legacy code.
• Follow best practices, cybersecurity, produce high quality, testable and reusable code. Share your expertise, help your colleagues and learn from others as well.
• Developing and writing unit tests and integration tests using C++ and Python programming languages.
• Follow quality and regulatory guidelines for medical device software development.
• Contribute with innovative ideas and follow up with patents applications.
• Leverage the Scrum Agile process; take part in sprint planning, daily stand-up, retrospective and demonstration activities.
• Work with MS Visual Studio, use Git and Atlassian tools for version control, bug tracking and task tracking.
• Develop and optimize code involving 3D mathematical concepts, including collision detection, geometric logic, partial transformations and real-time object interactions.
• Serve as a CI/CD engineer responsible for deploying services, configuring AWS environments, and managing infrastructure. Work with platforms such as Lambda and Kubernetes to ensure seamless service operation. Utilize CloudFormation and Terraform to automate deployment processes and infrastructure management. Apply DevOps practices to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems.
• Be available for on-duty support during off-hours as per the scheduled rotation.
• Hybrid workplace place: from Tuesday to Thursday, work is conducted in the Yerevan office, while on Monday and Friday, work is possible remotely.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other STEM major, or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software in modern C++ (11-17)
• 2+ years in 3D software development (3D graphics, 3D computational geometry, Direct3D/OpenGL)
• Theory of algorithms. Experience and knowledge in 3D geometry algorithms, linear algebra, computational mathematics and analytical geometry will be an advantage
• Extensive experience with software development, such as design, code, debug and a strong understanding of object-oriented design
• Demonstrate expertise in Python for developing efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Experience using Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo tools
• Apply knowledge of Docker containers, Linux (Ubuntu), and AWS, along with practical skills in CI/CD deployment and basic SQL queries for efficient system development and maintenance.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) as a Copilot for daily tasks to enhance coding efficiency, automate processes, and improve problem-solving.
• Interest in learning the problem domain and sharing knowledge with the wider team
• Intermediate to upper-intermediate English proficiency is mandatory. The environment is international, and all internal communication and meetings are conducted in English.
• Familiarity with modern technologies and ability to learn fast.
• Curiosity and inventiveness
  
  

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Software as Medical Device
  
  

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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 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.

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.