Senior Software Engineer, Dandy
Toolpath Algorithms
Fully digital dental lab
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Fully digital dental lab
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To become the best digital dental lab for every dentist.
Role
Who you are
- Software Engineer / CS Background: You are a software engineer first, with the ability to write production-grade, high-performance C++, python or other language
- Toolpath & CNC Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC or 6DoF robotic integration. You’ve moved beyond theory and have seen your code move machines in the real world
- Computational Geometry: Proficiency in fundamental 3D concepts, mesh processing, and algorithms (WASM, WebGPU, or C++ libraries like CGAL/Open CASCADE)
- Simulation Mastery: Experience in toolpath simulation, kinematics, and robotic path planning
- Problem Solver: A "0 to 1" mindset. You thrive in startup environments and enjoy defining the roadmap rather than just following one
- Strong Communicator: Ability to explain technical risks and trade-offs to stakeholders while executing on a high-level business strategy
Desirable
- Startup Experience: You’ve built and scaled systems in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-Modal Experience: Familiarity with both additive (SLA/DLP) and subtractive (Milling/Grinding) processes
- Dental or Medical Tech: Experience with digital prosthetic design or medical device manufacturing
- Compliance and Regulatory: Experience with testing paradigms, documentation, compliance concepts common in regulated device manufacturing
- GPU Optimization: Deep knowledge of HLSL, GLSL, or CUDA for parallelizing geometry processing
What the job involves
- Dandy is looking for a Senior Algorithms Engineer to serve as the multiplying factor in our manufacturing strategy
- You will define the strategy for automating complex, high-dexterity tasks that currently require highly skilled technicians
- This role is about 0 to 1 development of novel toolpath and robotic control mechanisms as well as yield boosting optimizations to existing toolpath infra
- You will bridge the gap between digital design and physical production, driving a multi-modal (additive + subtractive) workflow that is a top priority for our company’s growth
- You’ll be working on the most interesting manufacturing problems in the industry in a high-visibility role where you will be the architect of our competitive edge
- Define the Strategy: Lead the development of toolpath algorithms that serve as the core engine for Dandy’s next-generation dental lab automation
- Multi-Modal Manufacturing: Build workflows for hybrid production—eg, 3D printing and injection molding, or 3D printing parts and then polishing or milling them back with high precision
- Robotic Control: Develop novel robotic control mechanisms (6DoF) to automate high-dexterity tasks like polishing and finishing metal and acrylic partials
- Bridging Software & Hardware: Research and implement toolpath simulation and collision avoidance algorithms to ensure "right-first-time" manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner across engineering and operations to transition theoretical robotics into production-ready deployments
- Problem Solving: Solve the critical, high-impact manufacturing problems that are currently the bottleneck for global scaling
Our take
Dentistry has long relied on outdated practices. Dandy was created to modernize and simplify dental operations by integrating technology into every aspect of the dental practice. Its goal is to streamline workflows, making dental practices more efficient and easier to manage.
While other startups have tried to bring technology to the dental field, Dandy distinguishes itself by understanding the industry's complexity and respecting the way dentists operate. Rather than overwhelming practitioners with a complete overhaul, Dandy introduces new features gradually, such as digitizing dental labs for procedures like crowns and implants.
Dandy aims to provide a complete "business-in-a-box" solution that allows dentists to focus on patient care while the platform handles administrative and operational tasks. While this vision has the potential to bring immense value to a field in need of innovation, the challenge lies in overcoming dentistry's resistance to change. Patience and persistence will be key as Dandy reshapes how dental professionals run their practices.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Apr 2019
$4.4m
SEED
Total funding: $4.4m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health plans: Your health is our top priority. We offer a range of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans so you can choose what works best for you. Some plans include employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and we offer options that cover 100% of employee-only premiums.
- Flexibility, built-in: At Dandy, we flex-first, which means trusting you to own your day and deliver, working where and how you want. We believe that by embracing flexibility, we empower everyone to balance work and life in the way that works best for them. Some roles need to be on-site due to the nature of the work.
- Investing in your wellbeing: Your wellbeing is more than just physical health—that’s why our benefits are designed to support you in all aspects of life. From mental health resources included in our healthcare plans to perks like pet insurance, a gym stipend, and access to discount platforms like Perkspot, we offer a range of programs to help you feel your best—inside and outside of work.
- Shared Success: We believe in shared success—when the business wins, our employees do too. Through performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities, our team shares in the impact we create together.
Company HQ
New York, NY
Leadership
Toni Oloko
(Co-Founder)Previously worked in Special Projects at goPuff. Before that founded PracticeGigs which they went on to sell.
Daniel Hanover
(Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Product Manager at Yelp and as a Software Engineer at Facebook. Studied Management and Technology at Wharton.
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