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# Principal Software Engineer at Snout

- **Company:** Snout
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-02-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/snout/am9icG9zdDpRMPbq4Sy1cwpLi7wKBctr

## Job description

🐶 Our mission

Every pet should get the care they need, regardless of cost. Vet med prices are up 40% since 2020, and pet owners are stuck having to pick between their bank account and furry friend. At Snout, we aim to solve this by enabling clinics to offer pet wellness plans, that actually work.

🚀 The opportunity

Snout is one of the fastest growing wellness plan providers in the veterinary space, trusted by clinics across the U.S. We’re a small but mighty startup team of <50 employees. We’re on the lookout for an experienced and remote Principal Software Engineer based in the USA or Ontario, Canada to help build and maintain our web platform and portal.

💻 The role

As a Principal Engineer at Snout, you'll set technical direction across our platform — web apps, payments, and data systems — while still writing code every day. You'll operate across teams, shaping how we build as much as what we build. Quality, security, and performance are first-class concerns, not afterthoughts.

Your impact will be felt immediately and broadly. You'll lead spirited technical debates to establish product and technical plans, then take ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. You'll work alongside experienced partners who have your back, pair regularly, and help take the product to the moon. As Snout grows, your role will grow with it.

If you're a collaborative engineer who thrives in a small team environment, loves solving real problems for real users, and wants to make veterinary care accessible to everyone — we want to hear from you.

Snout is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We know that great candidates may not check every box — and that’s okay. If you're excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply if you meet at least 75% of “what we’re looking for” including the first bullet point. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

🛠 What you’ll do

- Define architectural direction and technical standards across the platform
- Build, ship, and maintain features across the full stack
- Shape product direction alongside leadership — you're a partner, not a passenger
- Identify and drive cross-team initiatives that improve how we build
- Make multiple teams better through design reviews, tooling, and mentorship
- Own DevOps, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines
- Turn ambiguous problems into plans others can execute

💡What we're looking for

- 8+ years of software development experience in a production setting
- Broad technical fluency across the stack — JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, Linux — with depth where it counts
- Systems thinking: you design for the whole, not just the part in front of you
- Track record of improving how an engineering organization operates — not just shipping features
- Drives alignment across teams; writes compelling technical proposals
- Comfortable with ambiguity at the organizational level — you don't wait for requirements, you create clarity
- Deep knowledge of HTTP, networking, and infrastructure
- Strong product sense — you understand the business, the users, and the trade-offs

🌟 What will make you stand out

- Experience building and scaling SaaS products
- Background working at early-stage startups (Series A/B)
- Familiarity with healthcare or veterinary technology
- Experience working cross-functionally with non-technical teams
- Track record of owning features end-to-end from concept to production
- Passion for pets and understanding of the veterinary space

💖 Why you should join Snout

- Fast growing, venture capital backed technology company focused on improving access to veterinary care
- Ability to have a meaningful impact from Day 1, where your voice and opinion matters
- Unlimited potential to grow in your career, learn and expand your skillsets
- Collaborative, flexible, and friendly culture

❌ Why this role might not be a fit for you

- You don’t live near an airport or have the flexibility to travel quarterly
- A fast-moving, startup culture feels overwhelming to you and you aren’t comfortable with ambiguity and figuring things out as you go
- You prefer working independently in your own area rather than collaborating daily with the team online or in person
- You're uncomfortable with spirited technical debates or having your ideas challenged

💸 Compensation

- $160 000 - $200 000 base salary

⚕️Benefits

- Day 1 medical/dental/vision benefits
- Flexible time off + 11 Snout calendar holidays
- Paid parental leave

## About Snout

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Snout provides a platform for veterinary clinics to offer affordable monthly pet wellness plans, enabling pet owners to say “yes” to preventive care without financial strain.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A – $10M raised in Jan 2026, plus $100M debt financing)
- **Headquarters**: Troy, Michigan, United States (also an office in San Francisco, California)
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Emily Dong (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary Services / Pet Healthcare
- **Target customers**: B2B – independent veterinary clinics; B2C – pet owners via their clinic
- **Mission/purpose**: “Every pet deserves care. Every vet deserves support. Every family deserves to say ‘yes’ without fear. Snout is the infrastructure that makes that possible.”

## Products & Services
- **Snout Wellness Plans**: A subscription‑based platform that lets clinics create and manage monthly wellness plans (exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, medications). Pet owners enroll with no credit checks or breed/age restrictions, and clinics are paid upfront at the time of care. Type: SaaS + Fintech (payment infrastructure).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$120.2M** (including a $100M debt facility and a $10M Series A, both closed in early 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Clear Haven Capital Management (lead on debt), Footwork (lead on Series A), Pear, Bread and Butter Ventures, Restive Ventures
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount grew **76.7% YoY** (33 employees as of early 2026)
  - Average Snout member spends **2.5× more** in their first year
  - Trusted for over 10 years (founded 2021, but the platform has been iterating since 2019)
  - Expanding clinic partnerships nationwide

## Competitive Advantages
- **Prevention‑first model**: Focuses on predictable, everyday preventive care rather than just emergencies or accidents.
- **No financial barriers for pet owners**: No credit checks, no breed/age restrictions, and clinics receive payment immediately – no reimbursement hassles.
- **Dedicated support for clinics**: Each practice gets a Clinic Success Manager, custom marketing materials, and hands‑on training.
- **Durable infrastructure**: Backed by institutional capital and built to scale without forcing clinics to act as lenders.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand access to preventive care** by onboarding more independent veterinary clinics across the U.S.
- **Scale the platform** to handle larger volumes of wellness plans and deepen integrations with practice management software.
- **Continue product development** to add more preventive care services and improve the owner/clinic experience.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: “Pet & Vet First, Always” – employees directly contribute to making pet care affordable and accessible.
- **Female‑founded & led**: CEO Emily Dong built the company around a personal mission; the team includes a mix of veterinary, fintech, and startup talent.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Distributed workforce across the U.S., Poland, and Canada; offices in Troy, MI and San Francisco, CA. Likely flexible based on role.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapid headcount growth (76% YoY) signals expanding opportunities and upward mobility.
- **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company emphasizes personalized support, a close‑knit team, and the chance to shape a growing platform.

## Sources
1. [snout.com](https://www.snout.com/)
2. [snout.com/about](https://www.snout.com/about)
3. [linkedin.com/company/snoutplans](https://linkedin.com/company/snoutplans)
4. [builtin.com/company/snout](https://builtin.com/company/snout)
5. [jobs.gem.com/snout](https://jobs.gem.com/snout)

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