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Description

Location: onsite work from our office in Zürich

We are building the future of digital dentistry. Align Technology has transformed orthodontics and restorative dentistry through Invisalign, the iTero intraoral scanner, and exocad CAD/CAM products used by clinicians in over 100 countries, backed by data from more than 20 million patients. Our Advanced Technology Development (ATD) team in Switzerland is where breakthrough ideas become real products.
As a Senior ML Scientist, you will develop and explore advanced methods spanning 3D geometry processing, computer graphics, computer vision, and modern machine learning to solve fundamentally new and unsolved challenges. You will invent new ways to simulate, visualize, and predict dental outcomes, turning raw 3D scans and clinical imagery into intelligent, patient-specific experiences. This is applied research with direct product impact: your prototypes become the features millions of patients rely on.
The Advanced Technology Development team operates as Align’s applied research lab. We are a small, high-impact group of scientists and engineers who work 12-18 months ahead of the product roadmap. You will collaborate daily with clinicians, product managers, and engineering teams across our global offices. We value intellectual honesty, rapid experimentation, and shipping research that changes patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machine learning models for 3D tooth shape generation as part of the exocad AI Design product. This entails:
  • Building data pre- and post-processing pipelines.
  • Adapting, implementing and training 3D geometric machine learning models.
• Work on numerical optimization and classical 3D geometry processing algorithms to complement the ML models.
• Work closely with our dentists and dental technicians to build domain knowledge into the algorithms.
• Optimize test-time ML pipelines for speed and memory usage.
• Build processes to validate performance and robustness of the test-time ML pipelines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Min. a bachelor's degree in computer science or similar education.
• A strong background in 3D Geometry Processing / Computer Graphics / Computer Vision / Machine Learning.
• 5+ years of experience in Python and the following libraries:
  • PyTorch
  • 3D geometry processing libraries such as trimesh, pymeshlab, open3d, libigl
  • Standard data processing libraries such as numpy, opencv, scikit, scipy
• Profound knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps, Unit Tests.
• Experience with 3D / geometric machine learning architectures.
• Knowledge about the most common neural network architectures such as AE, VAE, MLP, CNN, transformer, GAN, diffusion model.
• Knowledge about generative AI.
• The ability to work on cutting-edge research projects, while having a product mindset.
• Solid grounding in linear algebra, analytical geometry, probability, and optimization.
• Strong publication record or demonstrable equivalent impact (shipped products, patents, open-source contributions).
• Domain knowledge in dentistry or dental technologies.
• Experience with C++.
• Familiarity with additional machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow).
• Experience with parallel computing and/or performance optimization.
• Background in developing mathematical optimization algorithms.
• Experience in cloud computing / deployment including AWS, Docker.

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire. 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?
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