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Arini

AI receptionist software for dental practices

Forward Deployed Engineer

Full-Time
$120k - $300k/yr+ Equity
Mid
San Francisco, CA, USA
In PersonOn-site deployments require travel once a month.
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to build systems independently, own customer relationships, and identify high-impact problems.
  • Ability to lead conversations with enterprise executives and present to CEOs, vice presidents, and boards.
  • Ability to write code, analyze data, and own business outcomes.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site deployments once a month.
Responsibilities
  • Lead discovery with operations, finance, and revenue cycle teams to understand current workflows.
  • Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and automated workflows directly with customers.
  • Write production code integrating with enterprise systems, including practice management, billing, and payments systems, as well as systems without APIs.
  • Deliver systems that reduce costs or hours and remain accountable for their effectiveness.
  • Turn field learnings into platform modules that can be reused across customers.
  • Take over portions of an existing engagement, then run a module of an engagement end to end from discovery through delivery planning and build.
  • Join enterprise-wide discovery with new prospects and own the customer relationship across several modules after signing.

About the company

Arini.ai provides AI-powered receptionist solutions designed for dental practices. It helps dental offices manage calls, schedule appointments, and connect with existing dental software through a subscription-based service. The AI receptionist works by automating phone and messaging interactions, handling appointment requests, and syncing data with the practice’s software, all while adhering to HIPAA regulations and using strong security measures to protect patient information. This makes workflows more efficient and improves patient relations by reducing administrative burdens and ensuring smooth, accurate communications. Arini.ai differentiates itself with a healthcare-focused, HIPAA-compliant platform, continuous security monitoring, restricted data access, and a business model built on recurring subscriptions with potential add-on services. The company’s goal is to streamline dental office operations, enhance patient care, and maintain high standards of data privacy and security.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$630K

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Arini claims MB2 Dental trust and serves groups with 800+ locations.
  • Customer stories show missed calls turning into $500K, $342K, and $1M production.
  • Dental practices face persistent front-desk shortages, boosting demand for automated reception.

What critics are saying

  • Arini's biggest threat is OpenAI, RingCentral, and Twilio copying dental workflows by 2027.
  • If Cartesia raises pricing or degrades uptime, Arini's call quality and margins suffer immediately.
  • HIPAA breach or BAA failure would trigger practice churn and possible shutdown.

What makes Arini unique

  • Arini uses Cartesia's sub-90ms voice layer, keeping dental calls natural.
  • Arini is purpose-built for dental PMS workflows, including OpenDental, Dentrix, and Denticon.
  • Arini claims 300ms response times and 24/7 booking for multi-location DSOs.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Equity
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Cartesia
Oct 21st, 2024
Arini Partners with Cartesia to Empower Dental Practices and Bolster Revenue

Arini partners with Cartesia to empower dental practices and bolster revenue.