Director of Software Engineering

As a

Front-End Engineering Leader

at Petco, you’ll guide the technical vision, architecture, and execution of our customer-facing digital products—including Petco.com, our mobile web experience, and other connected commerce platforms.

You’ll lead a talented team of front-end engineers, championing best practices in

React.js ,

Node.js , and

Next.js , while building performant, accessible, and engaging experiences that help pet parents connect more deeply with their pets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of

technical strategy, engineering excellence, and team mentorship .

Key Responsibilities

Lead the front-end engineering strategy and execution across Petco’s digital ecosystem.

Define, evolve, and enforce best practices for front-end architecture, component libraries, and performance optimization.

Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and Backend teams to deliver seamless and scalable user experiences.

Guide architectural decisions on frameworks, libraries, and tooling—balancing innovation with long‑term stability.

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of front-end engineers; foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability.

Partner with backend teams on

Node.js

services and integrations to ensure end‑to‑end system efficiency.

Drive initiatives around

site performance, accessibility, observability, and maintainability .

Influence Petco’s technology roadmap and advocate for technical investments that support scalability and innovation.

Oversee engineering processes to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery across multiple cross‑functional teams.

Collaborate with leadership to align technical direction with business goals and customer needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.

12+ years of software engineering experience , with at least

5 years in a technical leadership or management role.

Deep expertise in

React.js ,

Node.js , and

Next.js

in high‑traffic, large‑scale environments (preferably e‑commerce).

Proven experience designing and implementing

front‑end architecture

for modern web applications.

Hands‑on experience with

AWS ,

CI / CD pipelines , and application observability tools.

Strong understanding of

web performance, SEO, accessibility (WCAG) , and responsive design principles.

Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to align technical vision across engineering and business stakeholders.

Passionate about Petco’s mission—and motivated to build technology that improves lives for pets and their parents.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Purpose‑driven work that directly impacts the health and happiness of pets and their families.

A collaborative, inclusive environment where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks that support your wellbeing

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Retail

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