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Director of Engineering, New Products

OverjetSan Mateo, CAR&D
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Director of Engineering, New Products at Overjet is a leadership role based in San Mateo, California, or offered with remote flexibility, designed for an experienced engineering leader who thrives on building new artificial intelligence products from scratch. This position suits a technical builder who wants to shape an unformed roadmap, hire a growing team, and scale innovative healthcare platforms.

Role Overview

Overjet is seeking a Director of Engineering to take charge of new product development within the research and development department. This position involves turning early-stage ideas into fully shipped, scaled production systems without disrupting existing business operations. The person in this role will report to the Head of Engineering, Practice, and will take ownership of the Revenue Cycle Management platform, which providers and insurers rely on for dental claims processing. Operating in a 0-1 environment, the leader will define technical standards, hire a brand-new team of more than ten engineers, and stay hands-on with architecture reviews and codebases to establish credibility.

Key Responsibilities

Build, structure, and scale a team of 10+ engineers across global locations dedicated to new AI-driven products for the Revenue Cycle Management platform.
Define the technical architecture and long-term roadmap for new product lines under conditions of ambiguity.
Align engineering, product, and architecture teams regarding development priorities and delivery schedules.
Establish robust engineering standards and maintain technical credibility through active participation in code and architecture reviews.
Manage capacity planning, engineering operations, and headcount forecasting against active roadmaps.
Communicate engineering realities and advocate for team resource needs with senior leadership.

Requirements

Bring at least 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Accumulate a minimum of 5 years of experience managing engineering organizations consisting of 8 or more people across multiple teams.
Demonstrate a proven track record of executing successful 0-1 product builds.
Possess full-stack engineering depth alongside strong knowledge of SaaS architecture and cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or GCP.
Show hands-on familiarity with Python, Java, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, and Infrastructure as Code.
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or have substantial equivalent practical experience.

Skills and Tools

Python
Java
JavaScript
AWS
GCP
Docker
Kubernetes
RESTful APIs
Infrastructure as Code
LLM implementation in production

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages.
Flexible hybrid workplace with vibrant in-person workspaces and remote options.
401(k) plan with a matching program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 99% of employee premiums and 75% of dependent premiums covered.
Life and AD&D insurance.
8 weeks of paid parental leave.
Optional Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
Flexible time off and company-paid holidays.
Annual learning and development stipend.

About the Company

Overjet operates as a world leader in dental artificial intelligence, creating platforms utilized by thousands of dental providers and insurers to enhance patient care and oral health. Recognized across numerous industry lists for innovation and workplace culture, the company embraces a hybrid model where geo-hub team members gather in physical offices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while working remotely on other days. Overjet values excellence, velocity, ownership, and win-win collaboration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role offers remote flexibility, alongside an optional hybrid setup for team members based near designated company geo-hubs.

How many years of management experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience managing engineering organizations of 8 or more people across multiple teams.

What platform will this engineering leader own?

The director will own the Revenue Cycle Management platform and associated new AI-driven product lines.

What technical background is expected?

Candidates need full-stack engineering depth, cloud infrastructure experience with AWS or GCP, and hands-on familiarity with tools like Python, Java, Kubernetes, and Docker.

What benefits are provided with this role?

Benefits include competitive compensation and equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible time off, and a learning stipend.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Overjet careers page.

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