The Role
Design, build, and optimize AI-powered agentic systems using LLMs. Develop data pipelines, context stores, APIs, and deploy ML models in cloud environments. Lead architecture, scalability, and code quality efforts; integrate AI into products; collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers on AI/ML and software engineering best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
About this Opportunity
As a Senior Software Engineer – AI Systems, you will design, build, and optimize AI-powered agentic systems that solve complex business challenges using large language models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML). This role blends strong software engineering fundamentals with emerging AI system design — creating scalable, performant, and intelligent digital solutions.
As a Senior Software Engineer – AI Systems, you will design, build, and optimize AI-powered agentic systems that solve complex business challenges using large language models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML). This role blends strong software engineering fundamentals with emerging AI system design — creating scalable, performant, and intelligent digital solutions.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners across engineering, SQA, product, IT, and business teams to integrate AI capabilities into Align’s digital platforms. This is a hands-on development role that requires both architectural thinking and practical coding expertise.
Role expectations
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop AI-powered software systems that integrate and manage LLM Agents.
- Build and optimize data pipelines, context stores, and APIs for high-performance AI workflows.
- Implement and fine-tune machine learning models and support their deployment into production environments.
- Engineer the context management layers that enable effective prompt orchestration and memory for LLMs.
- Integrate AI systems seamlessly with Align’s existing platforms and digital products.
- Contribute to the architecture, code quality, and scalability of the overall AI systems stack.
- Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to deliver AI-driven features.
- Mentor and coach team members on AI, ML, and modern software engineering practices.
What we're looking for
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, including full lifecycle application development.
- Strong proficiency with Next.js, Node.js, React.js,SQL, Python
- Experience with AI Agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or custom orchestration tools).
- Demonstrated ability to design and optimize data structures and system architectures for performance and scalability.
- Understanding of context engineering and prompt optimization for LLM-based systems.
- Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
Preferred Attributes
- Curiosity to rapidly experiment and implement creative AI-driven solutions.
- Systems Thinking — ability to design, connect, and tune complex end-to-end architectures.
- Visual Modeling — able to translate complex system ideas into clear diagrams and concepts.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, iterative environments where ambiguity drives innovation.
About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.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 are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. 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. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, including full lifecycle application development.
- Proficiency with Next.js, Node.js, React.js, SQL, Python.
- Experience with AI Agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or custom orchestration tools).
- Design and optimize data structures and system architectures for performance and scalability.
- Understanding of context engineering and prompt optimization for LLM-based systems.
- Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
- Curiosity to rapidly experiment and implement creative AI-driven solutions.
- Systems thinking and ability to design, connect, and tune complex end-to-end architectures.
- Visual modeling ability to translate complex system ideas into clear diagrams and concepts.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, iterative environments where ambiguity drives innovation.
Align Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Align Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by Align Technology.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, and both short‑ and long‑term disability, along with AD&D and wellness resources. Select locations add region‑specific programs such as medical coverage and Multisport, reinforcing breadth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A corporate bonus plan outlines performance‑based rewards and eligibility, and compensation is described as competitive in commercial roles. Incentive structures in sales are portrayed as offering strong on‑target earnings potential.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) plan with company contribution mechanisms, profit sharing, and a defined contribution pension plan. These elements emphasize long‑term financial security alongside salary and bonus.
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The Company
What We Do
Twenty years ago, we pioneered the world's first clear aligners. Since then, we have continuously innovated with new products and technologies that are revolutionizing treatments for doctors and their patients. Invisalign clear aligners and the iTero Intraoral scanner help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, advanced dental options to their patients. Helping change millions of lives, one smile at a time. Discover your straight path to a bright future at Align. As a part of our smart, diverse and fast-moving global team, you'll make an impact for the market leader that's moving an industry forward. Want to find out what’s next for us—and for you?
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