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Petvisor is the parent company of several leading tech companies — serving the vet health and pet services industries.
Principal Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
32 days ago
Salary
$190K - $230K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Engineer
Petvisor
• Lead the architectural design and technical direction of complex, large-scale systems across the R&D organization, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term product strategy • Partner closely with Product Management, UX, and QA teams throughout the full development lifecycle to translate business requirements into sound technical designs and actionable engineering plans • Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patterns across the engineering team to ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence at every stage of development • Drive the end-to-end execution of high-priority technical initiatives by identifying risks early, removing blockers, and keeping cross-functional stakeholders informed and aligned throughout delivery • Conduct thorough architecture and code reviews on a regular basis, providing constructive, high-quality feedback that raises the technical bar and accelerates the growth of engineers at all levels • Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers through complex technical challenges, serving as a go-to resource for architectural guidance and engineering decision-making across the organization • Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends on an ongoing basis and make informed recommendations that strengthen the engineering platform, improve developer productivity, and support the company's technical roadmap
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 3 years operating at a Staff or Principal Engineer level or equivalent technical leadership capacity
- Deep expertise in system architecture and distributed systems design, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-availability solutions in a cloud-based environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., React, .NET, Python) and hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Product, UX, and QA teams to drive alignment between technical execution and product vision
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Proven ability to lead and influence without formal authority — driving technical consensus, mentoring engineers, and elevating team performance across a matrixed organization
- Experience establishing and enforcing engineering standards, conducting architecture reviews, and managing technical debt in a fast-paced product development environment
- Self-directed and highly collaborative with a low-ego, team-first mindset and the intellectual curiosity to continuously learn and adapt in an evolving technical landscape
Benefits
- Medical coverage for employees and dependents (80-90% covered by employer)
- Employer HSA contribution with HDHP
- 401(k) match up to 3.5%
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental & Vision coverage available
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Time Off & 12 Paid Annual Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pawternity Leave, Financial Pet Adoption Support & Subsidized Pet Insurance
- $250 Annual Stipend for Learning and Development
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