Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend, Cars/Agency

Posted on 8/15/2024

Hopper

Hopper

1,001-5,000 employees

Travel booking platform with price prediction

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Fintech

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Kubernetes
Agile
Java
Haskell
Scala
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and ability to autonomously develop Scala microservices (Scala is a plus but not strictly required, some experience with the JVM is strongly preferred)
  • Experience building and managing multiple external API integrations
  • Experience and strong ability to design APIs
  • Professional experience developing data-heavy platforms or APIs
  • Experience working with gRPC/Protobuf is strongly preferred
  • Functional programming experience strongly preferred (Java, Scala, Haskell, F#, etc…)
  • Solid understanding of Cloud Platforms (GCP knowledge is a plus)
  • Kubernetes knowledge and experience are strongly preferred
  • A strong understanding of distributed systems and how architectural decisions affect performance and maintainability (concurrency, non-blocking IO, performance tuning)
  • Thrived in backend engineering positions and delivered user experience at scale
  • A passionate focus on quality, writing testable code that performs and scales
  • Excelled in cross-functional teams, working fluidly with Product Managers and other highly skilled specialists
  • Experience working in the travel industry would be a plus
Responsibilities
  • Building and operating a robust and performant infrastructure that supports millions of bookings per year
  • Solving complex technical and software architecture problems
  • You’ll be able to ship your first code in days, iterating on features in an agile manner
  • Leveraging and contributing to a rich microservice architecture system
  • Collaborating with a diverse group of people, giving and receiving feedback for growth
  • Thoughtfully assisting with the evolution and automation of our operational processes

Hopper helps travelers save money on flights, hotels, and car rentals by using big data and advanced algorithms to predict price changes. The platform analyzes billions of prices daily and advises users on the best times to book, potentially saving them up to 40%. Users can access Hopper's services through a mobile app and website, where they can make travel bookings and subscribe for additional features. Unlike many competitors, Hopper focuses on providing personalized price predictions and cost-saving advice, making it particularly appealing to individual travelers. The company's goal is to make travel more affordable and accessible while fostering a supportive work environment for its employees.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$711.1M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Lotte Card expands Hopper's fintech and travel service integration.
  • Collaboration with Flair Airlines enhances customer loyalty through added travel security.
  • Global distribution partnership with Hotelbeds expands Hopper's hotel inventory.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
  • Loss of Expedia's supply could impact Hopper's competitive edge in the travel market.
  • Uber's expansion into travel poses a competitive threat to Hopper's market share.

What makes Hopper unique

  • Hopper uses predictive analytics to offer cost-saving travel recommendations.
  • The app analyzes billions of prices daily to predict future price changes.
  • Hopper integrates travel services with financial products, expanding its fintech offerings.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

WeWork All Access Pass OR Work-from-home stipend

Open communication with management

Small, dynamic teams = massive impact

Medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance plans

401k

INACTIVE