Associate Digital Dentistry Engineer

About The Role

SprintRay is transforming digital dentistry through innovative software, hardware, materials, and AI-powered solutions. Our mission is to help dental professionals deliver better patient care through efficient, accessible, and cutting-edge digital workflows. We are seeking an Associate Digital Dentistry Engineer to join our Software R&D team. This unique role is designed for someone with hands-on dental experience who is excited about technology and interested in building a career in software and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the voice of the customer and subject matter expert for dental workflows within our Software R&D team.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, designers, and clinicians to develop innovative dental technology solutions.
• Help design, develop, test, validate, and improve software features used by dental labs and dental practices.
• Analyze clinical and laboratory workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Learn and utilize modern AI-powered development tools to prototype, test, and improve products.
• Participate in software testing, quality assurance, and product validation activities.
• Provide hands-on feedback regarding restorative, denture, aligner, surgical, and appliance production workflows.
• Support product research and development initiatives through experimentation, workflow analysis, and customer-centric thinking.
• Continuously develop your technical and software skills through mentorship, training, and collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following: Dental laboratory technician, CAD/CAM designer, Digital dentistry technician, Chairside CAD/CAM specialist, Dental manufacturing or production technician, Similar dental workflow-focused role.
• Experience with digital dentistry technologies such as: 3D printing, Dental scanning, CAD/CAM systems, Milling workflows, Digital restorative or appliance design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Curiosity about technology and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to software development, scripting, automation, or technical projects.
• Experience with exocad, 3Shape, Dental Wings, or similar dental design platforms.
• Familiarity with intraoral scanners, dental fabrication (3D printing, milling, etc.), and digital workflows (CAD/CAM, PMS, etc.).
• Experience using AI tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar technologies.
• Completion of coding bootcamps, technical certifications, personal software projects, or equivalent self-directed learning.
• Experience improving workflows, automating repetitive tasks, or building technical solutions within a dental environment.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Passion for digital dentistry and emerging technologies.
• Natural curiosity and desire to learn how software products are designed and built.
• Ability to bridge clinical workflows and technical solutions.
• Strong ownership mindset and willingness to solve problems.
• Desire to continuously learn, improve, and grow.

Why Join SprintRay

• Help build technology used by dental professionals around the world.
• Learn software engineering and product development from experienced technical leaders.
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools and modern development practices.
• Combine your dental expertise with technology to create meaningful impact.
• Build a long-term career path in software, product development, and innovation.