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AI Development Lead

TDO Software
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Description

Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA

About TDO Software & Fluent Software Group

TDO Software builds practice management solutions for dental practices, with a strong footprint in endodontics. We’re investing heavily in AI to improve both our internal operations and the products we deliver to our users.

TDO Software is part of Fluent Software Group (a Valsoft Corporation operating group), a global acquirer and operator of vertical market software businesses. We focus on specialized industries where expertise creates lasting advantages.

We’re builders, not holders. When we partner with a company, we bring operators and resources to actively scale it — not just sustain it. That means you’ll work in an environment that moves with urgency, embraces new ways of operating, and genuinely invests in what comes next to take businesses further.

The Opportunity: Growth Marketing Manager

We’re looking for an Experienced AI Development Lead to help us build and ship AI-powered features across our platform.

This is a hands-on builder role with ownership. You’ll work directly on implementing AI solutions while helping shape how AI fits into our products and workflows. Not entry-level, but also not purely strategic. We need someone who can execute and grow with us.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and ship AI features inside our dental practice software
  • Work on LLM-powered workflows (documentation, automation, insights)
  • Design and implement APIs and services for AI capabilities
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and QA teams
  • Identify opportunities to improve internal processes using AI
  • Prototype quickly and iterate based on real user needs

Tech Stack / Requirements

  • Languages: Python (required), familiarity with JavaScript or backend frameworks
  • AI/ML:
    • Experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI or similar)
    • Understanding of prompt engineering, embeddings, and RAG
    • Familiarity with NLP and basic ML concepts
    • Frameworks & Tools:
      • PyTorch or TensorFlow (basic proficiency is fine)
      • LangChain or similar orchestration tools
    • Backend & Infra:
      • REST APIs and microservices
      • Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
      • Docker (Kubernetes is a plus)
    • Data:
      • SQL and working with structured/unstructured data
      • Exposure to vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, etc.)
    Nice to Have

    • Experience in healthcare or dental software
    • Familiarity with HIPAA or sensitive data handling
    • Experience building user-facing AI features
    • Exposure to analytics or reporting systems

    What We’re Looking For

    • Curious and proactive mindset
    • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
    • Strong problem-solving and execution skills
    • Interest in building real-world AI applications, not just experiments

    Why This Role

    • You’ll have direct impact on product direction
    • Opportunity to shape AI at a growing company
    • Work on practical AI problems with real users

    Join Us

    We are an energetic, highly collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality products and services. We’ve built long-standing relationships with our users, and that connection is central to how we operate. Every year, we host a user conference where we engage directly with our community, hear their feedback, and continuously improve based on real-world needs.

    We are deeply customer service oriented, focused on helping practices run more efficiently and effectively. Our users are not just customers, they are part of a connected and engaged community that actively shapes the evolution of our platform.

    #TDO

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