Senior Product Engineer

Modern Animal•Culver City, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Modern Animal, we’re redefining veterinary care with a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to people. With thoughtfully designed clinics, a membership-based model, and innovative software, we’re creating a new standard of care. We’re looking for a Senior Product Engineer to join our team of builders. This role is for someone who can own complex, high-impact initiatives end-to-end — you will shape problems, define solutions, drive delivery across interdisciplinary teams, and hold yourself accountable for business outcomes. Our application ecosystem includes a customer-facing iOS/Android app and an in-house EMR platform built in partnership with our medical team. This role is based in Los Angeles, California. Our team is in-office 3 days a week at our Culver City HQ. Essential Traits Multidiscipline Curiosity — You have a deep curiosity about how systems work across domains (engineering, product, operations, and medical workflows); you have a strong desire to understand the full context behind problems. Pragmatic Problem Solving — You connect business goals with technical tradeoffs, and drive teams to solutions that are both practical and scalable. Effective Communication — You communicate complex ideas clearly across audiences (engineering, product, operations, medical, and leadership teams), both in writing and verbally. Technical Leadership — You have a strong foundation in system design, architecture, and software engineering best practices, with the ability to guide others. You build systems that are operationally sound, and lead teams in production support scenarios. Ownership & Project Leadership — You lead large and ambiguous initiatives: defining scope, identifying success criteria, making data driven decisions, aligning stakeholders, managing execution, and ultimately delivering outcomes. Product Mindset — You see beyond implementation. You focus on user experience and business impact to ensure the right solution is built, not just the technically correct one. Continuous Improvement — You actively reflect on outcomes and identify opportunities to improve systems, solutions, and processes; you can apply learnings and institutionalize change. AI Leverage — You use AI tools to accelerate personal productivity and team output. You identify opportunities to embed AI into products and workflows to improve user experience and business performance. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing — You produce clear, concise documentation that scales knowledge across an organization, e.g. technical designs, product specs, postmortems, status updates.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and shipping software in a product-driven environment
Proven track record of owning complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery
Experience working closely with product, design, and non-technical stakeholders to define and deliver solutions
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive clarity
Strong software engineering fundamentals (data modeling, system design, API design, testing, and performance)
Experience designing and building scalable, maintainable systems in production environments
Ability to write high-quality, readable, and well-tested code
Comfort working across the stack (frontend, backend)
Experience leading projects or initiatives, formally and informally
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions across disciplines
Track record of mentoring other engineers and raising the quality bar of a team

Nice To Haves

Backend & Infrastructure: AWS, Python, PostgreSQL
Frontend & Mobile: React, React Native, TypeScript
We care far more about your ability to learn, adapt, and apply sound engineering principles than experience with any specific tools.

Responsibilities

Lead Complex, Cross-Functional Initiatives
Own end-to-end delivery of large, ambiguous projects spanning engineering, product, design, and operations
Break down problems into clear work streams, milestones, and success metrics
Drive alignment across stakeholders and maintain momentum through execution
Shape Product & Technical Direction
Partner with product and design to define solutions that balance user experience, business goals, and technical constraints
Contribute to product strategy through technical insight and domain understanding
Identify opportunities to simplify, scale, or rethink existing systems
Design & Build Scalable Systems
Lead the design of robust, maintainable systems and architectures
Write high-quality code and set a strong example for engineering standards
Ensure systems are reliable, observable, and operationally sound
Drive Execution & Delivery
Ensure projects are delivered on time and at a high quality bar
Proactively identify risks, tradeoffs, and dependencies
Maintain a strong bias toward progress and accountability
Mentor & Elevate the Team
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
Raise the bar through code reviews, design reviews, and shared practices
Contribute to a culture of ownership, rigor, and continuous improvement
Improve Systems, Processes, and Practices
Identify inefficiencies or friction in engineering and cross-functional workflows
Introduce improvements to tooling, processes, or team practices
Contribute to scaling the team’s effectiveness as the company grows
Leverage AI to Accelerate Outcomes
Use AI tools to improve development velocity and quality
Identify and implement opportunities to incorporate AI into internal tools and customer-facing products

Benefits

Flexible paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Stellar benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
401(k) with company match
Free Modern Animal membership for your own pets, plus discounts on services

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