Senior Product Engineer
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.
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
Qualifications
Experience & Background
- 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
Technical Foundation
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- 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)
Collaboration & Leadership
- 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
Preferred Technologies (Not Required)
We use a modern, cloud-based stack. Experience with the following technologies is helpful, but not required:
- 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.
Why You’ll Love Working at Modern Animal
- 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
The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion