Manager, Exocad Data Labeling

Join to apply for the Manager, Exocad Data Labeling role at Align Technology 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Description This position is ideal for senior‑level Dental Professionals to join the Exocad Data Labeling team as a Manager, leading critical dental data annotation initiatives. Managing a team of dental technicians, dentists, data engineers, and collaborating with Machine Learning and Product teams, you’ll provide key performance insights and process improvements to drive high‑quality data collection and efficient pipeline management. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of labeled data, directly supporting Align Technology’s innovation and operational excellence. Responsibilities Lead a team of dental technicians, dentists and data engineers working in an industry context on dental data labeling Coordinate data annotation campaigns, monitor the team’s performance and ensure successful completion on time Prepare and deliver reports to senior management, including key metrics, statistics, and performance analysis Serve as primary point of contact for labeling projects, prioritize these and communicate decisions Setup and continuously improve labeling pipelines to ensure high quality data while increasing efficiency Make tooling decisions for the labeling team, with collaborating software and data engineers Collaborate with external vendors to evaluate, procure, and integrate tooling or services that support labeling operations Understand the needs of the Machine Learning and Product teams for which the data is collected and align with their requirements Organize team roles and evaluate employee performance Build and maintain a clear overview of the various data sources at Align Technology / Exocad and ensure delivery of required data from other teams to the labeling team Keep track of and ensure compliance with data privacy requirements of the different data sources Build a clear understanding of the products, for which the labelled data will be used to ensure what and how the data is labelled is aligned with product requirements What We’re Looking For Finished University dental studies or similar education 4+ years of professional working experience in the dental industry Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team, ideally within a labeling context Hands‑on experience with 3D software; Exocad is a strong plus Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies High attention to detail to ensure large databases stay consistent, accurate and well‑maintained Excellent proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) Some experience in software development of a multi‑contributor project, preferably Python Basic understanding of Databases, AWS & Machine Learning is a strong plus Passion for technology Applicant Privacy Policy Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr