Senior Software Engineer I

Requistion ID: 79705

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer I to join our team. The candidate will lead moderate to large-scale projects, balancing technical depth with business impact. The role centers on epic implementation, coordinating multiple features and ensuring effective story breakdown through technical leadership.

You will work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, designing and implementing scalable solutions using Kubernetes and modern development frameworks. Your expertise in container orchestration and cloud infrastructure will be key in building robust, high-performance systems that leverage GPU capabilities for advanced computing needs.

This is a hybrid position which requires working in our Zurich office at least one day per week.

Senior Software Engineer I

Key Responsibilities

Technical Implementation & Development

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical training sessions.
• Own and improve team-wide engineering practices including code reviews and testing standards.
• Work closely with Architects and DevOps teams to optimize system performance.
• Drive technical implementations for seamless realization of business needs.
  
  

Project Scope & Complexity

• Lead implementation of epics containing multiple features, ensuring effective story breakdown.
• Contribute to epic refinement to ensure clear feature story definition.
• Responsible for system performance, security, and reliability of major components.
  
  

Communication & Impact

• Present technical strategies to teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on technical decisions.
  
  

Leadership & Growth

• Drive team-wide improvements and mentor junior engineers.
• Guide team members in implementing best practices and maintaining code quality.
  
  

Education

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields, with strong industry experience.
  
  

Years And Type Of Experience

• 4-6 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading epics with multiple features across team members.
• Experience in component performance optimization.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving improvements.
• Experience with infrastructure and DevOps practices is advantageous.
• Experience supporting architectural decisions is advantageous.
• Experience with multiple programming languages (Golang/C++, Flutter/Dart) is a plus.
• Experience with GPU orchestration and management in cloud environments is advantageous.
• Experience in medical technology domain is a plus.
• Experience with cybersecurity requirements is a plus.
  
  

Key Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities

• Advanced coding and system design skills.
• Mentorship and technical leadership abilities.
• Proficient in CI/CD practices and DevOps collaboration.
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes, including custom resource definitions (CRDs) and operator patterns.
• Knowledge of WebRTC protocols and implementations is beneficial.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken. German language skills are advantageous.
• Knowledge of medical device development is advantageous.
  
  

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

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