Associate Digital Dentistry Engineer

Associate Digital Dentistry Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000k (Dependant on experience)

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.

Whether you are a dental lab technician, CAD/CAM designer, digital dentistry specialist, or production technician, this role offers an opportunity to apply your dental expertise while learning how modern software products are built. You will work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and dental experts to help shape the future of digital dentistry.

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

• 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.

Employment Type

Full-time

About SprintRay

SprintRay is rewriting the rules of dentistry with technology that’s smart, fast, and designed to make life easier for dental professionals. Since 2014, we’ve been on a mission to deliver the most advanced 3D printing solutions in the industry—combining hardware, software, and materials into one seamless ecosystem.

But what really makes SprintRay different is our people. We’re a bold, global team of innovators, problem-solvers, and doers who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Every product we create is driven by a simple goal: help dentists spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time changing patients’ lives.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fueled by curiosity. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. Whether we’re building next-generation AI tools, designing new materials, or supporting our customers on the front lines, we’re united by the same passion—transforming digital dentistry and having fun while we do it.

At SprintRay, the future of dentistry is being printed today. Want to be part of it?