Director of Software Engineering

About LightForce Orthodontics

LightForce Orthodontics is a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. Our digital platform empowers orthodontists with 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. In 2019, we launched our first product - the world’s only, fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Learn more at www.lightforceortho.com

Position Overview

The Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for leading all software development initiatives across our manufacturing technology stack and customer-facing platforms. This role will partner closely with Product Management leadership to drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and organizational excellence while scaling our engineering capabilities to meet rapidly growing market demands.

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days per week in Wilmington and/or Burlington, Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for the software organization.
• Partner with Product Management to align engineering with product roadmaps.
• Drive architectural decisions supporting manufacturing excellence and customer success.
• Build and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and quality standards, including FDA compliance.
• Oversee engineering teams across multiple domains (manufacturing automation, control systems, customer portal, integration solutions).

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director of Product Management (Manufacturing) to optimize factory technology and automation.
• Partner with Customer Portal product leadership to enhance practice management capabilities.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership on manufacturing system improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality and Regulatory teams on compliance requirements.
• Support Sales and Customer Success with technical expertise and roadmap visibility.

Technical Domain Expertise

• Software architecture and system design
• Security and compliance requirements
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strategic thinking and planning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing managers
• Experience leading software development for manufacturing systems and/or medical devices
• Strong background in scaling distributed engineering organizations and processes
• Track record of successful large-scale technical initiatives
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies
• Background in CAD/CAM systems and automation
• Experience with distributed engineering teams
• Experience with FDA-regulated software development

Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Fringe benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Allowances for those in commercial sales positions
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.