Director of Engineering, New Products

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, we’re 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, there’s 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? Overjet’s 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 Overjet’s 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 Overjet’s 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 Overjet's values

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, aligning technical direction with company goals and advocating for your team’s 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 AD+D 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!

Overjet's 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 FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies list in Healthcare for 2026

• Named one of the TIME Best Inventions of 2024

• Recognized in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in America 2024

• Won the Dental Health category at the Digital Health Awards 2024 and 2024 Best Places to Work by Built In

• Recognized as one of the Top Startups of 2023 by LinkedIn

• Included on the definitive 2022 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 don't meet 100% of the qualifications for this job, we strongly encourage you to apply! 

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