Staff Software Engineer (Installations)

We're looking for aStaff Software Engineerto lead the design, development, and optimization of our software installation frameworks usingInstallShield, along with core components written inC, C++, andC#. 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 forDentrix
• 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#,Pythonand 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

• 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.

• 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.

Join a globalleaderredefiningdental practice managementand do work thatactuallymatters.At Henry Schein One,we are a team ofcarecatalysts: people who fuel innovation, challenge the status quo, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to everythingwedo.Yourideas fuel innovation that enhances patient care and drivesreal resultsfor practices. Wedon'tjust talk aboutimpact;we build it!Backed by a trusted reputation, ourleaders foster an inclusive and supportive environment where we staysolely focused on our mission, empowering you to think boldly, collaborate creatively, and grow. We havehigh expectationsfor performance and delivering results; as part of awinningteam,you'llwork hard, challenge the status quo, and bring a growth mindset. Here, your strengths are recognized, your development matters, and your winscelebrated.