Rover.com · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer, Search Experience
Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expRover.com is a company dedicated to connecting pet parents with trusted pet sitters and dog walkers. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the search experience for pet care, focusing on building intuitive interfaces and improving system reliability while collaborating across teams.
ConsumerMarketplacePet
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deliver customer-facing features that make pet care discovery simple and delightful
Partner closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to define and execute on ambitious product goals
Lead by example in code quality, design patterns, and testing practices
Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
Identify and drive improvements in system performance, observability, and reliability
Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the long-term technical roadmap for Search Experience
Collaborate across teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences that serve both pet parents and sitters
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in building web applications — ideally with React or similar modern frontend frameworks
Experience working across the stack, including backend services, APIs, and data layers
Solid grounding in Python or another backend language
Familiarity with relational databases and schema design
Passion for code quality, automated testing, and engineering best practices
Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems with a focus on observability and reliability
Proven ability to mentor engineers, influence design discussions, and drive technical initiatives
A pragmatic mindset — you know when to move fast and when to invest for the long term
Alignment with Rover's core values and enthusiasm for improving the lives of people and pets
Benefits
401k match
Flexible PTO
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dog
Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly
Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually
Company
Rover.com
At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$360.9MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceSilicon Valley BankSpark Capital
2023-11-29Acquired
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2021-08-02IPO
Leadership Team
Brent Turner
Chief Executive Officer
Philip Kimmey
Co-Founder and Vice President of Engineering
Recent News
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2025-10-27
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