Early Careers
Start your career at Align
Our global team of talented employees develops innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect for their patients.
Align is committed to working with students and universities around the world to offer educational learning opportunities through internships and recent graduate programs.
As a part of our talented, diverse and agile global team, you can make an impact for the market leader that's moving the dental industry forward.
Our early career programs
Co-Ops
Internships
New Grads
Sales Associate Development Program
(U.S. Only)
Co-Ops
Co-op education, or co-operative education, is a program where students get the chance to work in an industry related to their field in a long-term setting, usually during a semester. In place of going to class, for a duration of approximately 6- months students work in their field of study to gain meaningful experience. Co-op students have an opportunity to dive deeper into projects and contribute to our teams. At Align we offer Co-ops for technology and engineering students.
View current Co-OpsInternships
An Internship is another form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. An Internship at Align runs during the Summer months, between 10-15 weeks, depending on the individuals availability.
View current internshipsNew Grads
This is a perfect opportunity for someone who recently completed their education in their field of study and is looking for entry-level experience. We welcome all that are looking to gain experience in their field of study, including those that have had recent career changes.
View current new gradsSales Associate Development Program
(U.S. Only)
The Sales Associate Development program offers an accelerated track for an exciting medical device career within Align Technology. This immersive program focuses on extensive sales training and includes a combination of training designed to maximize sales skills, leadership, Align product knowledge, account management, relationship management, and knowledge of General Dentistry and Orthodontics. During your time in the program you will be based on-site with an expectation of relocating at the conclusion of the program to an open Territory Manager positions within your region. The Sales Associate Development Program is currently available in the United States only. The US program is 12-months long and based in Raleigh, NC.
View current sales associate development program (U.S. only)Functions
Engineering
Develops products – hardware and software- using cutting edge technology
Finance & Accounting
Analyzes financial transactions and manage budgets to support the business
Human Resources
Manages the lifecycle of employees
Information Technology (IT)
Creates, processes, and stores data and information
Legal
Guides the organization to manage risk and protect intellectual property
Marketing
Translates customer needs into product requirements and builds brands that customers love
Operations
Sources materials and designs workflows to deliver products and services to customers at scale.
R&D
Researches and designs new products to meet customer needs
Sales
Discovers customer needs and delivers solutions from the company’s portfolio to meet those needs
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“I get real responsibility here. I’ve been able to develop projects the way I think they’ll be the most impactful.”
Tucker
Content Development Intern
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“Working at Align gives me exposure to vital experiences that I don’t get in school.”
Jwala
Data and Analytics Engineering Intern
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“Align's company culture is one that promotes diversity and inclusion, and emphasizes a collaborative, friendly nature.”
Jessica
Tech- Product Innovation- Clinical Affairs Intern
Grow your career at Align Technology
Learning - Align fosters an environment to encourage continuous learning and development through both personal development planning and professional development programs.
Opportunities - Align is a great place to start and grow your career. As we continue to expand, there are often opportunities to try different things and take new steps in your career journey.
Employee Experience - We provide a vibrant employee experience that encourages inclusion and diversity.
Take the first step in your career journey with Align
Align Technology is committed to working with students and universities around the world to offer educational learning opportunities through internships and recent graduate programs. Select your region and check out our current career opportunities in areas that match your skills and interests.
It all starts with a smile.
This summer I worked on a cash flow analysis. Taking on such a big project is a bit nerve-wracking, but everyone I’ve met has been so open and willing to help whenever I need it. I really feel like I belong at Align.
Robel
FP&A Intern
Align offered me an unmatched level of hands-on work in my internship, something I would not have received in an intern-only/rotational program. I truly felt that I made an impact on my projects.
Aaysuh
Software Engineering Intern
I chose Align because I wanted to work for a company that wanted to make the lives of patients, doctors, and caretakers easier. Align fits this category as the core product lets patients be more confident in their smile, and it helps doctors develop better solutions to orthodontics.
Arthur
R&D Intern
I highly recommend Align Technology Internships. My experience has given me many opportunities to learn from those around me, how to network, how to work in a corporate setting, how to not be afraid to ask questions and hands-on experience.
Megan
Philanthropy, Inclusion and Wellness Intern
My team started putting my strategy into action, and it makes me feel like I could actually make an impact here, even by the end of the summer. That’s certainly more than I can say for past internships!
Annarose
Global Consumer Marketing Intern
Learn. Grow. Smile. Succeed.
Align Internship, Co-Op and New Grad FAQs
At Align Technology, we offer several programs to cultivate and support current and future candidates just beginning their careers across all roles and functions from sales, through marketing, technology and more.
Please refer to this collection of frequently asked questions below to gain a better understanding of Align’s current offerings.
Align Internship Program
We traditionally look for students to be enrolled as full-time, taking on the appropriate course load. This however varies by role, so you may still be eligible if you aren’t currently enrolled full-time. Students from 2-year, 4-year, vocational and other academic institutions are all considered and encouraged to apply.
Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Operations & Technology and Engineering
We recommend searching for all open Intern, Co-Op and New Grad roles on Align’s Career Page. Once you complete the application process, which involves submitting your resume/CV and creating a job profile, our Talent Acquisition team will review the resume/CV and reach out should your skills and experience align with our business needs.
Each open role will have specific requirements, so please review the job description in detail before submitting your resume/CV. There are no deadlines in place at this time.
The Internship Program runs during the summer months, usually 10-15 weeks long. Start and end times can vary by role, so we recommend connecting with your recruiter regarding precise dates.
Align Co-Op Program
You must be enrolled in an accredited Co-Op school. If you do not know whether your college or university supports this type of program, we recommend you reach out to your Career Services Office for support.
Co-Ops are currently being offered across our technology and engineering organizations.
We recommend searching for all open Intern, Co-Op and New Grad roles on Align’s Career Page. Once you complete the application process, which involves submitting your resume/CV and creating a job profile, our Talent Acquisition team will review the resume/CV and reach out should your skills and experience align with our business needs.
Each open role will have specific requirements, so please review the job description in detail before submitting your resume/CV. There are no deadlines in place at this time.
Our Co-Op Program runs in 6-month blocks and have start dates twice a year, approximately January and July.
General Questions
The biggest difference is the duration and time of year. Our Internship Program is offered during the summer months, lasting 10-15 weeks depending on student’s availability. The Co-Op Program runs for 6 month blocks, and starts in January and July.
Yes, all Align Co-Ops and Internships are paid. Pay will be commensurate with your academic level.
We currently support a hybrid work model. However, some roles will require program participants to be onsite.
All Co-Op, Internship and other open roles will be found on our Careers at Align site. We recommend that before completing your application, please fully review the job specifications and highlight your qualifications on your resume/CV.
We traditionally look for students to be enrolled as full-time, taking on the appropriate course load. This however varies by role, so you may still be eligible if you aren’t currently enrolled full-time.
No. We feel that a number does not fully represent an individual’s skills and capabilities, but rather look at professional experience, academic accomplishments, community involvement and overall growth.
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