Staff Software Engineer

Vetcove; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Automatic 401k contribution

Bi-annual company retreats

Open vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

A leading veterinary technology firm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and improve tools that streamline veterinary clinic operations. This role involves taking ownership of key product areas and creating user-focused features. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, expertise in Python and/or JavaScript, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This position offers 100% remote work within the United States, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building and shipping software.
• Proven ability to handle large-scale projects.
• Instinct for building elegant and effective systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key product areas.
• Create user-focused features.
• Mentor teammates and set high standards.

Skills

Fluency in Python and/or JavaScript (React)

Expertise in databases and APIs

Ability to explain technical ideas clearly

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python (Django, Django Rest Framework)

JavaScript (React, React-Query)

Postgres

Job description

About the Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Vetcove, you’ll do some of the most important work of your career. You’ll take ownership of major product areas—designing, building, and improving the tools that help veterinary clinics streamline operations, deliver exceptional patient care, and optimize their supply chains. The systems you create will manage billions of dollars in transactions and empower clinics to focus on their patients, not their logistics.

This isn’t just another engineering job—it’s a chance to tackle meaningful challenges and make a real-world impact. You’ll be involved in everything: deciding what to build, designing how it works, and ensuring it gets into the hands of users seamlessly. If you thrive on solving hard problems and creating tools that matter, this role is for you.

About Our Team

We’re a fast-moving team solving big challenges in a field that’s rapidly adopting technology. Our platform powers every aspect of veterinary clinic operations, from medical records to purchasing workflows. But we’re not just building software—we’re rethinking how the industry operates, making it more efficient and humane.

At Vetcove, engineers work across the stack and have a holistic view of the platform. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with users, influence the product roadmap, and make a real difference in an industry that impacts millions of animals and their caregivers. We operate in a fully remote environment, giving you the flexibility to do your best work while staying deeply connected to a fast-moving, highly collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Pack: Take ownership of key product areas, guiding their design, development, and delivery to success.

• Paws-On Features: Create user-focused features, from polished interfaces to high-performance backend services.

• Mentor the Pack: Share knowledge, set high standards for technical decisions, and help your teammates grow.

• Chase the Tough Problems: Dive into challenging issues, from debugging elusive bugs to optimizing high-volume queries.

• Collaborate Across the Kennel: Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to align on priorities and deliver impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 8+ years of experience building and shipping software, with a proven ability to handle large-scale projects.

• Top Dog in Tech: Fluency in Python and/or JavaScript (React), with a curiosity to learn new tools and frameworks.

• Data Whisperer: Expertise in databases, APIs, and designing for scale and performance.

• Simplicity Expert: An instinct for building systems and code that are as elegant as they are effective.

• Great Communicator: Ability to explain technical ideas clearly and work collaboratively with others.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

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 USA
• 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

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $170,000/year - $250,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $180,000 - $220,000 + 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. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives.

In addition to base compensation, Vetcove offers a comprehensive benefits
package. Please refer to the “Benefits (Full Time Roles)” section above for more
details.

To apply, please submit your application through Vetcove’s Careers Page. The application deadline is accepted on an on going basis.

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

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. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.