Data Engineer

Align Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in integrating data and machine learning solutions within treatment planning workflows. This innovative firm is seeking a talented individual with strong experience in Python and SQL to develop cloud-native data solutions while collaborating with clinical experts. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the orthodontic industry.

Benefits

Health care plans

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Python development.
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience with ETL/ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data storage and pipelines for machine learning solutions.
• Collaborate with clinical experts and project managers for functional requirements.

Skills

Python 3

SQL

ETL/ELT pipelines

System thinking

Data Warehouse / Data Lake design

Machine learning principles

C++ or C#

Intermediate English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

Equivalent experience in commercial software development

Tools

AWS (S3, EC2, SQS, Lambda, RDS, Redshift)

Git

Docker

Databricks Delta Lakehouse

Apache Spark (pySpark)

Atlassian stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)

Job description

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. Transforming smiles, changing lives. At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Ready to join us?

About this opportunity

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a team responsible for integrating expert knowledge, statistical and machine learning models in the treatment plans. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues from a larger Treatment Planning group and with clinical experts, focusing on developing data storage and pipelines for machine learning solutions for orthodontic problems.

As a Data Engineer, you will design and implement solutions for integrating data, components, and models with production treatment planning workflows. In this role, you will…

1. Work in an agile team of developers, analysts and SDETs, and collaborate with other development teams.
2. Develop cloud native data storage, and pipelines for feeding machine learning solutions in both cloud and non-cloud environments.
3. Interact closely with clinical experts, project managers, and product owners to understand problems, analyze specifications, formalize functional requirements, and prepare and deliver technical presentations and demos.
4. Research, prototype and implement solutions for extraction of specific data from existing CAD/CAM system and integration of model outcomes back into the pipelines.
5. Participate in architectural design and project planning, design and sizing, and code and design reviews.
6. Investigate and implement bug fixes and identify opportunities for reliability and performance improvements.
7. Write technical documentation for newly implemented functionality.
8. Follow architectural, quality, and regulatory guidelines for medical device software development, demonstrate technical leadership, assist and mentor other developers, and uphold high standards of trust, responsibility, and professionalism.
9. Identify/mitigate risks and participate in production monitoring and support as needed.

In this role, you’ll need …

Bachelor or above degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, or Equivalent experience in commercial software development.

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering

Excellent knowledge and 5+ years of Python 3 development experience.

Good knowledge and 5+ years of SQL experience and working with relational and non-relational database engines.

5+ years of experience with building ETL/ELT pipelines.

Understanding Data Warehouse / Data Lake design principles and experience with schema design in accordance with popular methodologies (fact/dimensional, DataVault, etc); Working experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, SQS, Lambda, RDS, Redshift); Knowledge and experience of application of CI/CD best practices.

Solid working experience with Git, Docker.

Good level of speaking English proficiency: Intermediate+

System thinking.

Nice to haves...

1. Experience with Databricks Delta Lakehouse, experience with Apache Spark (pySpark), understanding of principles of machine learning system design and participation experience in ML projects.
2. Experience working in highly regulated industries (such as Banking, Financial, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Aerospace, etc.)
3. Advanced knowledge of C++ or C#.
4. Understanding and experience in machine learning or data analysis.
5. Mathematical, CAD/CAM or 3D graphics background.
6. Working knowledge of Git and Atlassian stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc.)

Sound like a good fit? Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.

About Align

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services.

Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials. By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.

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Global Diversity Statement:

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 will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. 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.

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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.