Senior Backend Software Engineer - Enterprise / Commerce (100% Remote)

Hopper10 months ago
San Francisco, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Sr backend software engineer to help build out a world-class travel portal as part of our Hopper Technology Solutions group (HTS). You will work within a cross-functional team of exceptional engineers, designers, and product managers to rapidly bring new features to market. A successful candidate loves to build, demonstrates high ownership, and constantly explores creative ways to deliver quality results quickly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate API and full‑stack solutions.
  • Operate autonomously while ensuring close collaboration with fellow engineers, designers, and product managers.
  • Explore engineering improvements for both the team and the product.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with the product team, other Hopper teams, and external partner teams.

Required Qualifications

  • A natural drive to fearlessly deep dive into an unknown code base while keeping sight of delivering results quickly.
  • Strong product thinking with a customer‑centric approach to quality.
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, distributed system development in Scala.
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.

Benefits & Perks

  • Well‑funded startup with large ambitions offering a competitive salary and the upsides of pre‑IPO equity packages.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Carrot Cash travel stipend.
  • Access to co‑working space on demand via FlexDesk and work‑from‑home stipend.
  • Generous parental leave, well above industry standards.
  • Entrepreneurial culture with a focus on pushing limits and taking risks.
  • Open communication with management and company leadership.
  • Small, dynamic teams offering massive impact.
  • 100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
  • Access to Disability & Life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), DCA/FSA, and a 401k plan.

Required Skills

Distributed Systems
Cross-functional Collaboration
Asynchronous Decision Making
Autonomous Operation
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Scala
Backend Development
API Design
Product Thinking