About the job
About Us
Wagmo is a revolutionary pet health company dedicated to empowering responsible pet ownership through exceptional pet benefits provided by employers. We offer a range of tech-enabled services designed to ensure that pet parents can confidently provide their furry companions with the optimal care they deserve, from routine care to unexpected emergencies.
Our Core Values
At Wagmo, we tackle complex challenges daily while enjoying the company of dogs. We emphasize authenticity and efficiency, leaving no room for egos. Our focus is on performance rather than pedigree; we ensure fair compensation and maintain a lighthearted atmosphere. Our values are fundamental to our identity and operations, guiding our interactions and accountability.
Your Role
As the Vice President of Engineering at Wagmo, you will spearhead a talented and diverse engineering team during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This position requires a strategic technical leader who can build trust within the team by leveraging extensive expertise in software engineering, architecture, security, and compliance, paired with outstanding interpersonal abilities. Your mission will be to elevate our engineering organization from a nimble, startup-oriented team to a world-class, enterprise-ready function—creating the systems, culture, and architecture that underpin our product roadmap and future growth.
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will influence the technology roadmap, oversee performance, and cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of pet healthcare technology within a rapidly growing, well-funded company.
Location: This is a hybrid role based in New York City; candidates must be available to work in the office at least three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and motivate a lean yet powerful engineering team, fostering a culture of trust, technical excellence, high ownership, and continuous growth.
Drive the advancement of Wagmo’s technology architecture, ensuring the development of robust, scalable, and secure systems that align with both current operations and ambitious growth objectives.
Collaborate with executive leadership and product teams to synchronize engineering efforts with business priorities, particularly focusing on our B2B growth initiatives.

