Director of Engineering, New Products
San Mateo, CA - USA
Job Summary
Lead the Future of Dentistry.
Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI. Already thousands of dental providers and insurers rely on our platform to deliver the best possible care. Now were looking for talented people to fulfill our mission: improve oral health for all.
Overjet is where builders become leaders. Everyone here loves to make new things: new products new partnerships new content and a new category of AI technology. And as Overjet grows ridiculously fast so will you.
Simply put theres no better place to accelerate your career. Come join us!
The Role
Overjet is seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to lead a strong team of 10 engineers in developing AI-driven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) products within our dental platform. Not only will you play a key role in driving product initiatives vital to our long-term growth and strategy you will also transform how dental practices manage their revenue operations; modernize how providers and payers collaborate on claims; and provide clarity into dental billing for patients ultimately creating a win-win-win situation.
Take a look at what Fast Company wrote about this product you can help us build - Can AI fix dental billing Overjets new network hopes to make pricing clear
This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of dental care working on innovative AI technology while growing and developing a world-class engineering team. Your work will make a lasting impact on the industry and contribute directly to Overjets mission of improving oral health for all.
Responsibilities
Build and scale high-performing engineering teams across global locations driving key RCM initiatives that contribute to Overjets growth
Lead the development of future AI-powered RCM products
Drive alignment between engineering teams product and architecture teams to achieve business goals
Define and implement engineering best practices technical standards and architectural vision for both short-term and long-term roadmaps
Lead organizational planning capacity forecasting and engineering operations to support business objectives
Maintain technical credibility by occasionally contributing to the codebase and participating in architectural reviews
Foster a collaborative agile engineering culture that balances innovation with operational excellence and aligns with Overjets values
Communicate effectively with senior leadership aligning technical direction with company goals and advocating for your teams needs
Who you are
You care deeply about your teams invest in their personal growth and support them in maximizing their impact to the business
You have proven experience building products from concept to market (0-1) and scaling them through subsequent growth stages (1-to-N) in fast-paced environments.
You have experience implementing LLM-based products in production environments
You are able to make the right prioritization calls even if hard based on business requirements team needs and staffing availability
You balance technical vision with pragmatic execution knowing when to optimize for speed versus architectural perfection
You have a passion for problem-solving and the ability to think outside the box
You are passionate about hiring and play an active role as an engaged hiring partner by attracting engineering talent and maintaining a high talent bar as you grow your teams
You have experience in cultivating a strong engineering culture in an iterative agile environment
You are able to work in a fast-paced environment as we need someone with the energy and drive to stay ahead of the curve
You communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Qualifications
8 years of software engineering experience in developing software solutions
5 years of management experience. Demonstrated success building and scaling engineering organizations of 8 people across multiple teams
Proven track record of successful mentorship accelerating team growth and being an effective multiplier for the organization
Experience building 0-1 products and scaling mature platforms.
Experience implementing engineering processes that balance quality innovation and delivery velocity
Have experience leading cross-team engineering efforts from analyzing requirements and scoping to shipping and operating in production.
Hands-on experience in full-stack development with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies software architecture and design patterns.
Strong knowledge of SaaS architecture cloud infrastructure (e.g. Google Cloud AWS) and modern development practices like CI/CD.
Familiarity with Java Python JavaScript Docker Kubernetes RESTful APIs and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Why Overjet
Competitive Compensation and Equity
Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility vibrant in-person workspaces and the ability to build strong connections across all of Overjet - regardless of location
401k plans with a matching program
Medical Dental and Vision coverage: 99% employee premium covered 75% dependent premium covered
Life and ADD Insurance
8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Optional HSA with Employer contribution
Flexible Time Off and company paid holidays
Annual Learning and Development Stipend
Our Hybrid Workplace
We have a unique hybrid workplace at Overjet which combines the teamwork of meeting in person with the flexibility of working from anywhere.
Many of our positions are based in San Mateo New York City Boston Salt Lake City and Lahore. The Jetsetters who live in these geo-hubs come to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while having the option to work from home the rest of the week.
Our People Team is happy to answer any questions about what hybrid work means for your specific role!
Overjets Values
Excellence: Aim Higher
Velocity: Quickly Deliver Results
Ownership: Go the Extra Mile
Win-win: Care Deeply
Company Recognition
Included on Best Places to Work by BuiltIn lists in 2026: #3 overall in the US #1 in NYC #1 in San Francisco and #2 in Boston
#4 on FastCompanyss Most Innovative Companies list in Healthcare for 2026
Named one of the TIME Best Inventions of 2024
Recognized inNewsweeksMost Loved Workplaces in America 2024
Won the Dental Health category at theDigital Health Awards 2024 and2024 Best Places to Work by Built In
Recognized as one of theTop Startups of 2023 by LinkedIn
Included on the definitive2022 Forbes AI 50
EEOC
Overjet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities backgrounds and experiences. Even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for this job we strongly encourage you to apply!
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Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Overjet is the #1 dental AI company that supports DSOs, dentists, dental groups, insurance companies and health plans on their quest to improve oral health.