Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Platform

Overjet

Overjet

Software Engineering
San Mateo, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 23, 2026

Location

San Mateo

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Engineering

Lead the Future of Dentistry.

Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI. Already, thousands of dental providers and insurers rely on our platform to deliver the best possible care. Now, we’re looking for talented people to fulfill our mission: improve oral health for all.

Overjet is where builders become leaders. Everyone here loves to make new things: new products, new partnerships, new content, and a new category of AI technology. And as Overjet grows ridiculously fast, so will you.

Simply put, there’s no better place to accelerate your career. Come join us!

The Role

This role is critical to Overjet’s next phase of product development. As a key member of the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for architecting and building Overjet’s Agentic AI platform from the ground up, reporting to our Head of Engineering.

You’ll love this job if you thrive in zero-to-one environments, enjoy owning ambiguous problem spaces, and want meaningful influence over both technical architecture and product direction. This role is best understood as a founding engineer for a new product line inside Overjet.

This is an incredible opportunity to help lead the future of dental care by building intelligent AI agents that automate and transform how enterprise dental insurance workflows are executed at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build a new Agentic AI platform from first principles

  • Own end-to-end implementation of agentic systems, from orchestration through production deployment

  • Drive core technical decisions and partner closely with engineering and product leadership

  • Build production-grade systems that operate in regulated, enterprise environments

  • Establish engineering standards, tooling, and best practices as the platform scales

  • Collaborate with ML scientists, product managers, and enterprise stakeholders

  • Mentor senior engineers and help shape the technical direction of the team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

  • 10+ years of experience building and shipping production software systems

  • Hands-on experience with building agentic AI systems or autonomous workflows in production

  • Proven experience leading or owning 0→1 platform or product initiatives

  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience building backend or platform systems

  • Experience deploying AI systems in enterprise environments with reliability and observability in mind

  • Familiarity with modern AI frameworks and agent orchestration tools

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a high-ownership mindset

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical, and mission-focused environment

Why Overjet?

  • Competitive Compensation and Equity

  • Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility, vibrant in-person workspaces, and the ability to build strong connections across all of Overjet - regardless of location

  • 401k plans with a matching program

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage: 99% employee premium covered, 75% dependent premium covered

  • Life and AD+D Insurance

  • 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave

  • Optional HSA with Employer contribution

  • Flexible Time Off and company paid holidays

  • Annual Learning and Development Stipend

  • Work from Home Stipend

Our Hybrid Workplace

We have a unique hybrid workplace at Overjet — which combines the teamwork of meeting in person, with the flexibility of working from anywhere.

Many of our positions are based in San Mateo, New York City, Boston, Salt Lake City, and Lahore. The Jetsetters who live in these “geo-hubs” come to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while having the option to work from home the rest of the week.

Our People Team is happy to answer any questions about what hybrid work means for your specific role!

Overjet's Values

  • Excellence: We set ambitious goals and strive for excellence.

  • Velocity: We focus, act with urgency, and deliver results.

  • Ownership: We take ownership, dive deep and solve problems.

  • Win-win: We play to win, setting ourselves and our customers up for success.

  • Growth: We stay curious, seek feedback, and continuously learn and grow.

Company Recognition

EEOC

Overjet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for this job, we strongly encourage you to apply!

If you are a Colorado resident: Please contact us by emailing recruiting@overjet.ai to receive compensation and benefits information for this role. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.