Develop, validate, deploy, and maintain machine learning features that automate orthodontic treatment planning. Responsibilities include decomposing business needs into ML problems, building deep learning models for 3D meshes, text, and tabular data, analyzing model performance, collaborating on production architecture and integration, researching scientific advances, and transferring technology across product teams.
Align Technology is a global medical device company that is changing lives through better smiles. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry and the way orthodontic and restorative treatment is presented and delivered to millions of people around the world.
You will be part of a cross-functional and multiregional development organization utilizing a broad set of technologies and tools. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will develop, validate, and deploy features for internal applications aimed at automating the treatment planning process. The position emphasizes 3D geometric processing, multimodal data fusion, and the application of advanced machine learning techniques to complex clinical workflows.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will…
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer you will have following responsibilities:
- Decompose initial (poorly) stated business requests into separate technical problems and identify a specific ML toolset for a particular problem
- Apply machine learning approaches leading to improvements in orthodontic treatment planning
- Design and develop deep learning models for different data sources (e.g. 3D meshes, free-form text, table data etc.)
- Validate and analyse models performance
- Collaborate with the development team on architecture design of proposed solutions and support integration of the model into the production pipeline
- Document and transfer technology to product groups across the company
- Ownership of a particular ML component, its maintenance, and improvements
You will work with following technological stack:
- Python
- PyTorch
- Docker
- Amazon Cloud
- Git/Bitbucket
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
In this role, you’ll need …
We are looking for candidates with the following skills:
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Statistical Data Modelling or related fields
- 8+ years of experience in deep learning applications for commercial projects (preferably in computer vision tasks)
- Solid understanding of deep learning approaches, their limitations and powers (e.g. for semantic/instance segmentation tasks, Visual Transformers, modern LLMs, fusions of different data types, etc.)
- Proficiency in the standard technological stack: Python, git, Linux, Docker
- Mathematical background for solving ML tasks (optimization methods, Bayesian framework, linear algebra, analytic geometry)
- Strong experience in ML frameworks (preferably PyTorch)
- Experience in digging through the latest scientific papers and identifying applicability for a particular problem
- Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and visual communication skills, with ability to present findings concisely and effectively
- English B2 or higher
The following skills would be a plus:
- Experience in 3D ML problems is a huge plus (e.g., pose estimation, scene reconstruction, surface/volume segmentation, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with in-depth exploration and customization of LLMs, including fine-tuning, embedding generation and optimization, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) system development, and model evaluation, is a strong plus
- Scientific publications
- Experience in С++ is a plus
- Experience in ML Ops stack (e.g. Kubernetes, AWS cloud)
- Knowledge of SQL
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.
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