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Join a global leader redefining dental practice management and do work that actually matters. At Henry Schein One, we are a team of care catalysts: people who fuel innovation, challenge the status quo, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to everything we do. Your ideas fuel innovation that enhances patient care and drives real results for practices. 
We don’t just talk about impact; we build it! Backed by a trusted reputation, our leaders foster an inclusive and supportive environment where we stay solely focused on our mission, empowering you to think boldly, collaborate creatively, and grow. We have high expectations for performance and delivering results; as part of a winning team, you’ll work hard, challenge the status quo, and bring a growth mindset. Here, your strengths are recognized, your development matters, and your wins celebrated. 
We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our software installation frameworks using InstallShield, along with core components written in C, C++, and C#. You will be responsible for streamlining our Dentrix software deployment processes and improving install and upgrade experiences for a wide range of customers – from large enterprise clients to small clinics. If you’re passionate about software quality, installer reliability, and developer enablement, this is the role for you!
What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain InstallShield projects and custom actions for Dentrix
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, DevOps and support, ensuring a seamless and iterative design process that integrates feedback at every stage
Lead initiatives to modernize and standardize our installer infrastructure, including versioning, rollback, silent install contracts, and upgrade strategies
Troubleshoot and resolve complex installation-related issues across supported Windows environments
Contribute to the development of core application components in C, C++, and C#, ensuring maintainability and performance
Mentor other engineers and set best practices in packaging, deployment, automated install testing, and legacy code modernization
Strong understanding of databases and ability to support database schema management
Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly and champion AI assisted engineering

Technologies We Use

Languages & Frameworks: C, C++, C#, Python and InstallScript
Package Management: InstallShield
DevOps & Tools: GitLab and Jira
Client Server Architecture
Java Web Services, Java Spring Boot and AWS
AI/ML technologies, including:
- LLMs, RAG pipelines, and prompt engineering
- Agentic frameworks and orchestration tools
- Model evaluation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices
- AI-assisted developer tooling to enhance productivity

What You Will Have

7+ years of professional software development experience with a focus in Windows desktop and system-level applications
3+ years of hands-on experience with package management tools, preferably InstallShield
In depth knowledge of Windows OS, Windows Installer (MSI), and registry/file system operations
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills related to installation and runtime behaviors and processes
Clear and confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture
Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and effectively within engineering, QA, DevOps, and support in an agile scrum environment
Ability to own technical design decisions
Understanding and defining cross-team interdependent roadmaps
Passion for building great software and driving team success

Nice to Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Prior experience as a team or technical lead
Experience with WiX, Chocolatey, Scoop, Winget or other modern packaging frameworks
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools
Familiarity with digital signing processes, elevation/privilege handling, and silent installs
Familiarity with Faircom database
Familiarity with clean architecture and similar patterns

The posted range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000, which is the expected starting salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus target not reflected in the range.
What you’ll gain as a #TeamSchein member

A robust benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, parental leave, wellbeing resources, education support, and MORE!

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is not currently hiring individuals residing in Delaware, Hawaii, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and other US territories.

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