Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year. We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of complex product initiatives across web and mobile platforms
• Build and enhance React and React Native applications used by tens of thousands of veterinary professionals and industry partners
• Set engineering standards, drive code quality, and ensure strong test coverage across the codebase
• Develop scalable components, shared libraries, and architectural patterns that support team-wide productivity
• Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and influence engineering direction across multiple teams
• Partner closely with our CTO, engineering leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute high-impact solutions
• Design features and data models with accuracy, security, and performance in mind, including optimizing database queries and API interactions
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and lead efforts to improve system performance and reliability
• Work in a fully remote team environment

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with ownership of complex, production-grade systems
• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Deep expertise in at least one modern programming language and strong experience with modern web frameworks
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React, including architecting large-scale front-end applications
• Solid experience working with relational databases and optimizing queries
• Congistent practice of writing well-tested, maintainable, and reliable code
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
• Collaborative, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced or evolving environments

Tools We Use

• Backend: Python (Django, Django Rest Framework)
• Frontend: JavaScript (React, React-Query), Less.js, TypeScript
• Datastores: Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, Clickhouse
• Mobile: React Native
• Version Control: Git

Benefits (Full Time Roles)

• 100% remote within the US
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Automatic 401k contribution
• Employee referral program
• At home office set up
• Bi-annual company retreats
• Open vacation policy
• Equity
• Monthly team events

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $170,000/year - $300,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $190,000 - $280,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vetcove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.