Senior Software Engineer II, Toolpath Algorithms

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of toolpath algorithms to serve as the core engine for next-generation dental lab automation
• Build workflows for multi-modal manufacturing, including hybrid additive and subtractive processes
• Develop novel 6DoF robotic control mechanisms to automate high-dexterity tasks like polishing and finishing
• Research and implement toolpath simulation and collision avoidance algorithms to ensure manufacturing precision
• Partner across engineering and operations teams to transition theoretical robotics into production-ready deployments
• Solve critical manufacturing bottlenecks to enable global scaling of dental production

Requirements

• Strong Software Engineering background with the ability to write production-grade, high-performance C++ or Python
• Deep, hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC or 6DoF robotic integration
• Proficiency in computational geometry, including 3D concepts, mesh processing, and algorithms
• Experience with toolpath simulation, kinematics, and robotic path planning
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support on-site project needs at various manufacturing sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• Familiarity with both additive (SLA/DLP) and subtractive (Milling/Grinding) manufacturing processes
• Background in dental or medical technology, specifically digital prosthetic design
• Knowledge of GPU optimization (HLSL, GLSL, or CUDA) for parallelizing geometry processing
• Experience with compliance and regulatory documentation in medical device manufacturing

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and mental health support
• Parental planning resources and retirement savings options
• Generous paid time off
• Inclusive benefits packages tailored to your local region

About the Company

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry through technology. We are building the operating system for dental offices around the world, empowering clinicians and their teams with innovation and world-class support to modernize every function of the dental practice.