About Modern Animal: Modern Animal is reimagining veterinary care and is looking for a Lead Growth Engineer to build upon Modern Animal’s platform, focusing on growth initiatives and scalable systems to expand the boundaries of what’s possible in pet healthcare.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Growth Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. You will lead growth engineering initiatives, driving user acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of growth engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and agile methodologies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using React, JavaScript, and other modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable and robust systems.
• Analyze user data and feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and growth.
• Design, test, and optimize A/B experiments to drive user acquisition and retention.
• Implement tracking and analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of growth initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our growth strategy.

Why You’d be a Great Fit:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on growth
• Interest and history of playing a quasi PM and Eng role.
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of leading growth initiatives and successfully driving user growth.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience with growth hacking tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of SEO, SEM, and digital marketing principles.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage.
• Free membership to One Medical for primary care.
• Access to behavioral and mental health services through Ginger.
• 401k savings plan with a company match.
• Flexible time off & paid parental leave.
• Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets and other perks.

The pay range for this position is xxxx per year; 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.

Apply Now: If you are a driven and innovative engineer with a passion for growth, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Modern Animal provides 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.

Lead Growth Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

About Modern Animal: Modern Animal is reimagining veterinary care and is looking for a Lead Growth Engineer to build upon Modern Animal’s platform, focusing on growth initiatives and scalable systems to expand the boundaries of what’s possible in pet healthcare.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Growth Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. You will lead growth engineering initiatives, driving user acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of growth engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and agile methodologies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using React, JavaScript, and other modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable and robust systems.
• Analyze user data and feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and growth.
• Design, test, and optimize A/B experiments to drive user acquisition and retention.
• Implement tracking and analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of growth initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our growth strategy.
• Scope and prioritize projects based on business and customer impact.
• Define clear project requirements and success criteria.
• Coordinate with product managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.

Why You’d be a Great Fit:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web technologies.
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of leading growth initiatives and successfully driving user growth.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience with growth hacking tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of SEO, SEM, and digital marketing principles.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage.
• Free membership to One Medical for primary care.
• Access to behavioral and mental health services through Ginger.
• 401k savings plan with a company match.
• Flexible time off & paid parental leave.
• Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets and other perks.

The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 per year; 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.