At Otis we're making healthcare for pets accessible and affordable for pet owners everywhere. By leveraging technology and telemedicine we're able to treat more pets per hour than traditional brick and mortar clinics while decreasing consult fees by 90%. This means pets can get the care they need from a licensed veterinarian sooner, leading to better clinical outcomes. We're growing fast, with world class retention and NPS.
Otis is backed by top VCs and supported by the founders of Caraway, Chord and Smalls.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Founding Engineer to join our team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and scaling our platform and applications. As one of our first technical hires, you will be expected to lead initiatives across frontend, backend, and infrastructure, working closely with our Head of Product. You'll be integral in helping Otis achieve its vision and goals while drastically shifting the landscape of pet health for pet owners across the US.
This role may be a fit for you if:
You're excited to drive impact from day one and shape the technical foundation of Otis
You thrive in environments where autonomy is the norm
You have a growth mindset and are always eager to learn something new
You're flexible and able to adapt your technical approaches as new learnings emerge
You build with the end user in mind
Need to Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) in software engineering with a strong focus on backend or full-stack development.
Strong proficiency with Node.js, Typescript, React are a must.
Deep understanding of API design, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
Strong proficiency with RESTful APIs and working with JSON data.
Meaningful experience leveraging cloud based solutions and deep familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc.)
Expertise in building distributed systems and working with modern software architecture patterns.
Proven track record of collaborating in small teams to deliver outsized software solutions.
Nice to Have
Prior experience at an early-stage consumer facing, healthcare or veterinary company
Prior experience working in the subscription and / or e-commerce space.
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Why Join Otis?
A chance to build a meaningful product that helps pets from the ground floor
Competitive salary with a meaningful equity package ($140k - $190k base + 0.50 - 1.0% equity pending level of experience). This is your chance to share in our success.
100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered
Flexible vacation - we ask our employees to take at least 15 vacation days per year
A hybrid work policy with a dog friendly office in Union Square