Head of Engineering, Practice

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

As the Head of Engineering for Overjet’s Practice Organization, reporting directly to the CTO, you will lead a high-performing distributed team, responsible for building Overjet’s core AI-driven x-ray diagnostic platform that dentists and their patients love! In addition, you will oversee the execution of new product initiatives that are critical to Overjet’s long-term business strategy and growth.

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 initiatives that contribute to Overjet’s growth.
• Lead your teams to execute product roadmaps, developing both early-stage and mature products that position Overjet as a leader in dental AI.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative engineering culture focused on continuous learning, technical ownership, and timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and architects to align goals and deliver solutions that meet business needs and improve patient outcomes.
• Implement engineering best practices and develop technical strategies that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability.
• Mentor and develop your team through hands-on coaching, feedback, and career growth opportunities.
• Participate in and manage regularly scheduled and ad-hoc on-call rotations, ensuring system reliability and rapid issue resolution as part of core team responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, aligning technical direction with company goals and advocating for your team’s needs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performing teams, particularly in enterprise technology and SaaS.
• Proven experience managing engineering managers and overseeing teams of at least 20 engineers.
• Hands-on experience in full-stack development with a deep understanding of front-end and back-end technologies, software architecture, and design patterns. You stay close to technology through design, architecture, and code reviews.
• Strong understanding of SaaS software architecture, cloud infrastructure (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), and modern development practices such as CI/CD.
• Comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment with experience cultivating a strong engineering culture focused on iteration, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about growing and mentoring engineers. You have a proven track record of developing people as well as delivering high-quality products.
• Experience with building 0-1 products as well as scaling mature products.

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
• Work from Home 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 Palo Alto, New York City, Boston, 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: We set ambitious goals and strive for excellence.
• Velocity: We focus, act with urgency, and deliver results.
• Ownership: We take ownership, dive deep and solve problems.
• Win-win: We play to win, setting ourselves and our customers up for success.
• Growth: We stay curious, seek feedback, and continuously learn and grow.

Company Recognition

• 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
• Honored as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Built In
• Recognized as one of the Top Startups of 2023 by LinkedIn
• Named one of the 2023 World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company
• Included on the definitive 2022 Forbes AI 50
• Featured in Bloomberg,* Forbes, *Fast Company, and* TechCrunch*

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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