Software Engineer, Lupa
Italian Speaking
£80-120k
Generous Equity
1 day a week in office
AI powered petcare
Open for applications
AI powered petcare
21-100 employees
Open for applications
£80-120k
Generous Equity
1 day a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To become the world's petcare platform.
Role
Who you are
- Italian Speaking
- Experience building products, ideally 0 to 1, whether professionally or via side projects
- Expertise in React or React Native and NodeJS. (We are open to backend or fullstack engineers who can use this stack)
- Familiarity with AWS preferred (such as Elastic Beanstalk and Lambda functions)
- Back-End Web Development and Full-Stack Development skills
- Experience with database technologies such as Firebase, Supabase, and/or PostgreSQL
- Understanding of software design patterns and data structures
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Desirable
- Clear communication skills
- Team-oriented approach
- Sharp problem-solving ability
- Passion for continuous learning
- A passion for pets is a plus!
What the job involves
- Own features end-to-end across the full stack (e.g., develop and integrate an AI Copilot into our core veterinary solution, build stable integrations with medical machines, etc.)
- Partner with the CTO and ED in developing new features
- Maintain the platform's scalability and responsiveness
- Collaborate with the sales team to launch new features
Application process
- Apply with your profile
- 1st Stage: Virtual Chat
- 2nd Stage: Virtual - 45-60 minutes live coding with Engineering Director
- 3rd Stage: Onsite - System design interview
- Final. Stage: Onsite - Meet the team!
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Lupa addresses the challenges of pet care service providers and pet parents in an industry where managing appointments, client engagement, and care provisions can be daunting. With its integrated platform, Lupa streamlines practice management and enhances client interactions, replacing fragmented systems and manual tasks.
Lupa leverages AI integration in pet care, automating tasks, offering personalised insights, and providing proactive support for providers and pet parents. Through features like online booking and AI-driven veterinary advice, Lupa simplifies operations and enhances pet care standards, setting a new industry benchmark.
It's a comprehensive solution to the challenges in pet care management, replacing fragmented systems with its integrated platform. By streamlining practice management and client engagement, Lupa eases burdens for businesses and enhances the pet ownership experience.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2025
$20m
SERIES A
Jan 2025
$4.5m
SEED
Total funding: $25.5m
Company benefits
- 💜 Private Medical Insurance - AXA
- 📈 Equity for all employees, without exception
- 💻 Brand New Equipment - MacBook Air M4 hardware
- 👤 Personal Therapist - Unlimited therapy sessions
- ☕ Free barista coffee and beer on tap
- 🏝️ Annual team trip abroad, monthly team socials
- 💪🏼 Subsidised gym membership
- 💰Pension contributions
- 👶 Workplace Nursery Scheme
- 🦷 Private Dental Scheme
Company values
- FALL IN LOVE, EVERY DAY - We encourage you to shape your role, so you find meaning and fulfilment in your work, everyday.
- OWN IT LIKE IT’S YOURS - We believe in true ownership - holding yourself accountable, delivering with pride, and knowing your effort is recognised and shapes our collective success.
- TRUST YOUR GUT - We trust you to lead with confidence, act on intuition and experience, and own your decisions.
- BE BOLD - At Lupa, we encourage bold thinking and fresh ideas - we push boundaries to build solutions
- ACT WITH EXTREME URGENCY - We move quickly and carefully, with purpose. Every decision and action drives real impact in this company.
Company HQ
Paddington, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Nicolò Frisiani
(CEO)Graduated from the Imperial College London with an MSc in Machine Learning. Previously worked as a Senior Associate and Consultant at Boston Consulting Group and as a Senior Data Scientist at BCG GAMMA.
Matei Bjola
(COO)Graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences with an MSc in Management. Previously worked at Boston Consulting Group as a Senior Associate and Consultant.
Raul Lozano Martin
(CTO)Graduated from the University of Manchester with a BS in Computer Science. Previously worked as a Software Engineer at Skyscanner and Meta.
People progressing
🦸♂️ As one of our first hires, Giulio has done everything from sales to deployment, and now drives high level projects, bridging the gap between strategy and operational teams.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lupa
Dan (Head of People)
- Our Vision To build a pack that’s as diverse as the pets (and people!) we serve, where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our Commitments 1. Inclusive Hiring Write job descriptions that focus on skills and potential, not just traditional credentials. Partner with diverse job boards and communities Use structured interviews and diverse panels to reduce bias. 2. Representation in Product & Community Involve a wide range of perspectives in product testing, vets, tech teams, clients, and pet owners from different backgrounds. Partner with animal welfare and tech organisations that support accessibility and inclusion.
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