Computer Graphics Researcher/Engineer

About SmileShape.ai
SmileShape.ai is revolutionizing dental CAD design and digital dentistry through artificial intelligence. We're transforming how removable dentures and crown bridge designs are created, making advanced dental technology accessible to everyone, everywhere. Our mission is to empower smiles worldwide by replacing traditional CAD design workflows with AI-powered solutions that dramatically improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Computer Graphics Researcher to join our innovative team and advance the state-of-the-art in AI-powered dental prosthetics design. This role combines cutting-edge computer graphics research with real-world applications in dental technology, focusing on physical simulations of dentures and crowns. You'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation algorithms that bridge the gap between traditional CAD design and AI-driven automation.

**Key Responsibilities

**Research & Development

• Conduct advanced research in computer graphics algorithms specifically tailored for dental prosthetics design and manufacturing
• Develop and optimize 3D mesh processing algorithms
• Design and implement physical simulation systems for biomechanical analysis of dentures and crown
• Create novel rendering and visualization techniques for dental prosthetics modeling

Technical Implementation

• Build robust 3D geometry processing pipelines for handling complex dental mesh data
• Optimize real-time rendering systems for interactive prosthetic design applications
• Implement physics-based simulation engines for biomechanical modeling of oral structures

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with dental professionals and CAD designers to understand clinical requirements
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to integrate graphics algorithms with learning systems
• Publish research findings in top-tier computer graphics and medical technology conferences

**Required Qualifications

**Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field
• Strong publication record in computer graphics, computational geometry, or related fields
• Industry experience is a plus.

**Technical Skills

• Expert-level programming in Python for high-performance graphics applications
• Deep understanding of 3D geometry processing, mesh algorithms, computational geometry and finite elements analysis
• Knowledge of physics simulation frameworks
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for graphics applications and CUDA

Note: Advertised salary range is for US-based employees, we'll estimate a fair salary based on location and EOR cost of such employee.