Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Company details

Description of the offer

SmileShape is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing the dental industry with AI-driven solutions for dental scan processing and case management. We’re building cutting-edge SaaS tools to streamline workflows for dental professionals, leveraging modern technologies like Next.js, Python FastAPI, and AWS. Join our small, collaborative team to make a real impact in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Job Overview
We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team full-time, working remotely in the US. You’ll play a critical role in developing and maintaining our web application and API, with a primary focus on integrating dental scanner file parsing. You’ll investigate zip files from various dental scanners, parse STL/PLY files, and OCR or extract XML case information to auto-populate case data in our Next.js UI. Additionally, you’ll contribute to ongoing Python FastAPI development for our AI-powered REST API.

Responsibilities
Dental Scanner File Parsing:
Investigate zip files from different dental scanners (e.g., iTero, 3Shape) to identify file structures and detect scanner type programmatically.
Parse STL or PLY files to identify scan components (e.g., upper/lower jaw, bite).
Implement OCR (using tools like Tika) or XML parsing to extract case information (e.g., patient name, case number) and auto-populate fields in the Next.js UI.
Ensure robust detection of scanner-specific file structures for seamless integration.

Web App Development:
Build and enhance reusable UI components in Next.js (React 18) using TypeScript, shadcn/ui, and Tailwind CSS.
Integrate parsed data into the case management UI, ensuring a smooth user experience.

API Development:
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Python 3.12 FastAPI to support AI tooling and case processing workflows.
Collaborate with the AI team to integrate API endpoints with machine learning models for dental scan analysis.

AWS Integration:
Utilize AWS services (e.g., S3 for file storage, ECS/EC2 for deployments, Lambda for serverless tasks) to manage file uploads and API infrastructure.
Ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-based workflows.

Team Collaboration:
Work in small, agile teams to deliver high-quality code, participating in code reviews and sprint planning.
Mentor junior developers and share expertise in Next.js, FastAPI, and AWS.

Requirements

Experience:
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack development.
Proven expertise in Next.js (React 18) and TypeScript for building modern web applications.
Strong proficiency in Python 3.12 and FastAPI for REST API development.
Hands-on experience with AWS (S3, ECS/EC2, Lambda, IAM, etc.) for cloud infrastructure.
Technical Skills:
Experience parsing complex file structures (e.g., zip, STL, PLY) and implementing OCR (e.g., Apache Tika) or XML parsing.
Familiarity with dental scanner file formats (e.g., iTero, 3Shape) or similar CAD/CAM data is a plus.
Knowledge of Tailwind CSS and component libraries like shadcn/ui.
Comfortable working with Supabase or similar PostgreSQL-based databases.

Soft Skills:
Ability to work independently in small, fast-paced teams with strong communication skills.
Problem-solving mindset to tackle diverse scanner file structures and integration challenges.
Experience mentoring or collaborating in agile environments.
Location: Must be based in the US and eligible to work without sponsorship.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in the dental or medical tech industry.
Familiarity with AI/ML integration in APIs.
Knowledge of WebGL or 3D rendering (e.g., Three.js for STL viewing).

Why Join SmileShape?
Work on innovative AI-driven solutions transforming the dental industry.
Collaborate in a small, tight-knit team with direct impact on product development.
Competitive salary, health benefits, and remote flexibility.
Opportunity to grow with a startup backed by cutting-edge technology.

Location of employment

How to apply?