Staff Software Engineer

Job Description

Salary: $221.1K - $268K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

Position Overview

Dandy is revolutionizing the dental industry, a sector valued at over $200 billion, by simplifying and modernizing practice operations through technology. With the backing of leading venture capital firms, Dandy is on a mission to build the operating system for dental offices globally, providing clinicians and their teams with innovative technology and exceptional support to enhance their practices, people, and patients.

About the Team

This is a product engineering team dedicated to developing 0-to-1 products that improve the clinical experience. The team focuses on exploring new ideas across the care journey, including smarter workflows and real-time feedback, to drive better outcomes, delight users, and advance Dandy's mission. Ideal candidates are excited by experimentation, ambiguity, and shaping strategy through execution.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical strategy for new products and co-drive product strategy with cross-functional partners.
• Lead engineering efforts across the entire stack, from architecture through implementation and delivery.
• Serve as a technical thought partner to product and design, grounding decisions in both vision and pragmatic execution.
• Uphold a high standard for engineering quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Shape and reinforce a team culture focused on speed, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Guide the team through ambiguity and rapid iteration, enabling fast progress without sacrificing long-term quality.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, pairing, and strategic planning to elevate the entire group.
• Act as a steward for the long-term technical health and direction of the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex product initiatives.
• Strong track record of driving 0-to-1 product development in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to shape technical direction and make strategic tradeoffs at both system and product levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence team culture and set standards for quality, velocity, and innovation.
• Deep fluency with modern web technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Python).
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability for cross-functional collaboration.
• Product-minded and user-obsessed, with a focus on outcomes rather than just outputs.
• Possess a bias toward ownership, fast execution, and raising the bar.

Benefits

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a comprehensive and inclusive suite of benefits, tailored to each country of operation. These typically include:

• Healthcare
• Dental care
• Mental health support
• Parental planning resources
• Retirement savings options
• Generous paid time off

Company Information & Equal Opportunity

Dandy is committed to transforming the dental industry through technology. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have questions beforehand, please reach out; we will do our best to meet your needs.

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