Engineer, Innovation

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house software solutions that support clinical and dental laboratory workflows. The successful candidate will lead the development of web-based Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, workflow management systems, and digital platforms for dental applications.

The role will also contribute to the development of mobile applications, automation tools, data-driven algorithms, and AI-enabled solutions that improve clinical efficiency, patient care, manufacturing processes, and research translation. The candidate will work closely with clinicians, dental laboratory technologists, engineers, researchers, and industry partners to transform ideas into scalable software products.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain web-based applications supporting dentaland clinical workflows.

Develop user-friendly front-end interfaces and robust back-end services.

Build and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) to integrate with clinicalsystems, laboratory equipment, and third-party software.

Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable software architectures.

CAD/CAM and Dental Technology Solutions

Prosthodontic design

Orthodontic workflows

Surgical guide planning

Dental manufacturing and 3D printing processes

Integrate 3D visualization, geometric modelling, and mesh processing capabilities into software applications.

Support interoperability with dental CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing platforms.

Mobile Application Development

Design and develop mobile applications for clinical, patient-facing, educational, or operational use.

Support cross-platform development for iOS and Android devices.

Integrate mobile applications with web platforms and cloud services.

Algorithm and AI Development

Develop algorithms for data processing, automation, image analysis, and workflow optimization.

Support machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives for digital dentistryand healthcare applications.

Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve clinical and laboratory operations.

Collaboration and Innovation

Work closely with clinicians, dental technicians, researchers, and engineers to gather requirements and translate them into software solutions.

Participate ininnovation projects, proof-of-concept studies, and technology translation initiatives.

Prepare technical documentation, user guides, and development standards.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed applications.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering,Information Systems, or a related field.

Master's degree is advantageous.

Experience

2-5 years of software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated portfolio).

Experience developing and deploying full-stack web applications.

Experience working in healthcare, medical technology, manufacturing, CAD/CAM, or research environments is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Essential

Proficiency in:

JavaScript /TypeScript

HTML5 / CSS3

Python

Experience with modern web frameworks such as:

React

Angular

Vue.js

Experience with back-end technologies such as:

Node.js

Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

RESTful APIs

Desirable

Mobile development:

React Native

Flutter

Native iOS/Android development

Cloud platforms:

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Database systems:

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Containerization and DevOps:

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

CAD and Advanced Computing Experience (Preferred)

Experience with:

3D graphics libraries (Three.js, WebGL, OpenGL)

Computational geometry

Mesh processing

CAD/CAM software development

Medical imaging data (DICOM, STL, OBJ, PLY)

Knowledge ofcomputer vision, AI, machine learning, or image processing.

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability totranslate clinical or laboratory requirements into practical softwaresolutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Passion for innovation and healthcare technology development.

Preferred Attributes

Experience developing software for medical, dental, or healthcare environments.

Experience with 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or digital manufacturing workflows.

Familiarity with regulatory considerations in healthcare software development.

Interest intranslational research, innovation, and commercialization of digital health technologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Delivery of software projects within agreed timelines.

Adoption and satisfaction of clinical and laboratory users.

System reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Successful deployment of new digital solutions and workflow improvements.

Contribution to innovation projects, publications, intellectual property, or product translation activities.