Full-Time
Head of Application Development
HopHR
11-50 employees
AI-driven recruitment platform for data science
No salary listed
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
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- Proven experience as a Head of Application Development or in a similar leadership role within a complex, technologically sophisticated environment
- Excellent leadership, team building, and mentorship skills
- Strong organizational development capabilities and a results-oriented mindset
- Ability to think and act strategically while engaging in high-priority tactical activities as needed
- Hands-on expertise in modern technologies, including the full Java development stack, Spring Boot framework, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs
- Experience leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and improve code quality
- Proficiency with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP; Docker containers and Kubernetes; cybersecurity awareness
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required
- An advanced degree is preferred
- Develop the technical architecture for the company’s business applications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Research and implement cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and increase productivity
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business needs align with technology direction
- Build and lead a world-class development team, utilizing continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) methodologies
- Implement a microservices architecture, integrate third-party applications, and establish best practices for development across the organization
- Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce and NetSuite is a plus
- An advanced degree is preferred
HopHR connects businesses with data science, machine learning, and AI talent. It serves sectors like aerospace, defense, agriculture, and food production, providing access to a pool of over 100,000 professionals, including more than 35,000 women in tech and 8,000 active candidates. The platform uses AI-powered vetting and on-demand remote talent services to streamline hiring and quickly place the right people in roles. Differentiators include a large, diverse, specialized talent network; AI-driven candidate screening; and a focus on on-demand remote staffing for advanced analytics and AI projects. HopHR’s goal is to help organizations build elite GenAI, data science, and ML teams to advance their industries by making hiring faster, more accurate, and scalable.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$100K
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, California
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising LATAM AI talent demand boosts HopHR's timezone/cost advantages.
- AI-powered vetting streamlines hiring for data science professionals.
- Pre-vetted director-level AI researchers available for immediate hire.
What critics are saying
- Toptal erodes HopHR's niche with 20,000+ vetted developers faster.
- BairesDev captures 35% LATAM market with 20-30% cheaper engineers.
- OpenAI's protocol bypasses HopHR, capturing 40% high-end placements.
What makes HopHR unique
- HopHR specializes in AI/ML/Data Science recruitment with 100,000+ diverse talents.
- HopHR combines technical/soft skill evaluations for optimal matches.
- HopHR targets aerospace/defense/agriculture with 8,000 active candidates.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program