3Shape’s solutions are transforming traditional dental workflows by replacing physical impressions of patient teeth with highly accurate, high-resolution 3D scans and intelligent digital workflows. This enhances the patient experience globally, while empowering dental professionals with smarter treatment options, improved efficiency, and the ability to serve more patients.
We are looking for a software developer in R&D with a passion for artificial intelligence, who wants to contribute to the advancement of AI in 3Shape’s top-of-the-range scanner systems. You will join an innovative and agile team working in a stimulating environment, closely collaborating with specialists in electronics, optics, and mechanics.
As a team, we are social, creative, and driven by a strong sense of collaboration. Our responsibilities include developing intelligent software components that power the next generation of 3D scanner and diagnostics systems. You will gain deep insight into our scanner platform and play a key role in maintaining our position as a global leader in dental scanning technology. Together, we explore new possibilities of what is possible in embedded AI, employing state of the art principles and embedded hardware to our applications in dental diagnostics and 3D scanning.
Innovation is at the heart of our culture. We encourage creative thinking, ownership, and an inventive mindset. We welcome new ideas and technologies to drive breakthroughs in AI and digital dentistry. Our agile way of working keeps us engaged with a wide range of technologies and real-world applications.

ABOUT US

3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn

YOUR ROLE

Together with your team, you will ensure that our AI-powered scanner systems stay ahead of the curve. You will lead the development of intelligent features and machine learning models that enhance the performance, accuracy, and usability of our scanners. Your ideas, technical skills, and contributions to a collaborative development process will be highly valued. You will be part of a cross-functional team of highly skilled professionals who set the bar for innovation and excellence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility for the design and development of AI-driven components for our next-generation intraoral scanner solutions.
• Develop and optimize machine learning models and AI algorithms for real-time performance on both real and simulated scanner data.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies into our products.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams—including software, electrical, optical, and mechanical engineers—to integrate AI seamlessly into the scanner platform.
• Contribute to an innovative, and supportive team culture. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a good sense of humor.