Sr. Software Development in Test - Align

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

Ready to join us?

About this opportunity 

The 3D Product Research and Development Software team in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to contribute to the development and quality assurance of novel orthodontic devices. In this role, the SDET will use manual and automation testing to deliver the next generation of 3D applications and products to the market. This role requires 3D geometry experience, enthusiasm, and adaptability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic research environment. Depending on the skill and experience, the level of this position can be altered.

In this role, you will… 

• Bring core SQA thinking to the table.
• Help develop the next generation of virtual orthodontic software.
• Create test automation for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Devise, Design and implement Manual and Automated tests for research and development software.
• Execute manual tests for 3D software, visually inspect 3D objects, and find patterns.
• Work with bugs throughout their life cycle.
• Analyze functional and non-functional software requirements to identify automation needs.
• Iterate with stakeholders, business owners, software developers, biomechanical engineers, and internal end-users to understand different aspects of the features.
• Operate as part of a scrum team focused on research and development: actively participate in sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives and attend daily standups.
• Modify and extend existing / new automation frameworks.
• Implement/monitor regular test execution (new builds and regression), analyze the reports, follow up, troubleshoot, and investigate the failures frequently.
• Work closely with the geographically distributed automation team to monitor new improvements, resolve issues, coordinate processes to deliver releases, and enhance the overall processes. 
• Research test tools, test methodologies, and trends, and upgrade existing practices and processes.

In this role, you’ll need … 

• BS in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent degree; a master’s degree is preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• Analytical thinking, ability to systematize information, and learn complex things quickly.
• 8+ years in Software Quality Assurance and development and/or test automation.
• 4+ Programming experience in Python or other object-oriented programming language
• Experience with 3D software testing.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience in creating API test frameworks and API-level testing.
• Working experience with Agile methodology
• Experience with Software Development methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in a startup or research team is a plus.
• Experience with the following tools is a plus: PyCharm, Visual Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, GIT, Jupiter notebook.
• Experience with AWS management services is a plus.
• Experience with testing Linux applications is a plus.

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

We respect your privacy. Please review our Applicant Privacy Policies for additional information.   

Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.