Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering - Ascend (Clinical+ Specialty)

We are seeking a 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.

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
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