Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Henry Schein One is a global leader redefining dental practice management, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software installation frameworks. The role involves streamlining software deployment processes and enhancing install experiences for a diverse range of customers.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus target not reflected in the range
- Health coverage
- Retirement savings with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Wellbeing resources
- Education support
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