Senior Software Engineer, Recommendations

Rover is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Recommendations team. This role is crucial in matching pet parents with the best care providers. You'll work on projects such as improving search technology, collecting structured information for better matching, and supporting Data Science in algorithm and ML/AI model innovation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional software development experience, is comfortable working across the stack, and has a passion for building customer-facing products that improve people's and pets' lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Breaking down requirements and writing implementation plans
• Building and launching features
• Collaborating cross-functionally to drive projects forward
• Improving and maintaining search technology
• Supporting Data Science in algorithm and ML/AI model development

The role requires:

• Familiarity with relational databases and schema design
• Rigor in automated testing, code quality, and engineering best practices
• Experience launching large-scale projects from ambiguous problems
• Alignment with Rover's core values

Rover offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $140,761-$179,228 for the greater Seattle area, along with benefits such as 401k, flexible PTO, health insurance, and unique perks like $1000 toward adopting your first dog.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum expectation to work from the Downtown Seattle Office one day per week (Thursdays). Rover is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community, and they encourage applications from all qualified candidates.