Director of Engineering

We are a leading provider of dental technology solutions, and we are committed to developing innovative products and services that help dental professionals deliver the best possible care to their patients.

If you are passionate about dental technology and want to be part of a team that is making a difference, then Henry Schein One is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, from software development to customer support. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

Together, we can change the future of dental care.

Here are some of the ways we are changing the future of dental technology :

• We are developing cloud-based practice management software that makes it easier for dental professionals to manage their practices.
• We are developing artificial intelligence-powered tools that help dentists diagnose and treat dental conditions more accurately.
• We are developing teledentistry solutions that make it possible for dentists to provide care to patients in remote areas.
• We are developing virtual reality and augmented reality tools that help dentists train and educate their patients.

We are just getting started. We are committed to changing the future of dental care, and we need your help. Join us and be part of the team that is making a difference.

Director of Engineering - Ascend (Clinical + Specialty)

We are seeking an Director of Engineering who is passionate about transforming developer experience and delivering beautiful customer experiences. As Engineering Director for Ascend, you'll lead and develop high-performing engineering teams serving dental practices and clinicians across the United States.

We're looking for a force multiplier - someone who drives organizational change and fosters a culture of technical excellence and high trust. As the senior engineering presence in our Vancouver office, you'll partner closely with commercial stakeholders and cross-functional leaders. We operate on trust, focusing on real impact for our customers. Our teams run scrum, deploy multiple times per day, and have a 6-week wider business planning cycle, balancing innovation, technical health, and team growth.

Join a stable, profitable company committed to world-class engineering and capturing market share with Dentrix Ascend.

What You Will Do

Transform developer experience - moving teams from slow-feedback codebases to low latency feedback

Leverage AI to significantly enhance engineering productivity

Drive improvements in DORA metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate)

Build psychologically safe, high-trust teams that communicate effectively and resolve issues independently

Maintain and evolve effective Scrum practice

Scale teams through excellent recruiting and talent development

Ensure product security, compliance, and reliability

Build trust with commercial and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization

Travel / Physical Demands

Travel typically less than 10%

Office environment with no special physical demands required

Technologies We Use

Languages & Frameworks :  Groovy, Ember.js, moving to React, Java and Node

Databases :  Postgres, Redis

Messaging & Cloud :  RabbitMQ, AWS

DevOps & Tools :  GitLab, Jira, Dynatrace

Qualifications

What You Will Have

Demonstrated impact in senior engineering leadership roles

Proven ability to overcome organizational inertia and remove roadblocks

Deep understanding of modern engineering practices (observability, on-demand deployments, testing strategies)

Understanding of DORA metrics and their usage in modern engineering organizations

Expertise in both backend and frontend technologies

Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server

In-depth knowledge of building RESTful APIs

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure

Practical Scrum mastery with ability to coach and tailor the framework

Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities

Skilled in leading within hybrid and remote environments

Customer-obsessed, transparent, accountable, and committed to high standards

Nice to Have

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience with AI-assisted development workflows

Familiarity with Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions or similar team health frameworks

The HSOne Recruiting Process

Intro / screening call with our Recruiter

Short online behavioural & cognitive assessment

Interview with Hiring Manager

Panel Interview

Compensation

The posted range for this position is $210,000 – $260,000 for candidates who are new to the role through to fully proficient. Compensation within this range is based on skills, experience, training, and education.

Our benefits also include :

3% RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits (including 100% drug coverage)

3 weeks vacation, growing to 5 weeks

Unlimited paid flex days

Paid birthday off