Senior Product Engineer
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.
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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
