Hopper

Engineering Manager - Fintech, Lodging

Hopper3 days ago
Location

Toronto - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 245,000 – 285,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Jun 1, 2026

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team developing their innovative Hotels Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) fintech product. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, manage partner integrations, and leverage AI to scale engineering output across a small, dynamic team in the travel technology space.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead a compact engineering team of approximately 3 engineers, focusing on high-leverage output through AI tooling and strategic prioritization
Product Platform Development: Architect, develop, and rollout the Hotels CFAR platform, including APIs, SDK layers, pricing infrastructure, and payout systems
Partner Integration Management: Own end-to-end partner integration processes, from technical scoping and solution design to deployment and ongoing relationship management
Technical Leadership: Serve as the senior technical voice in partner conversations, translating complex technical requirements and ensuring alignment with product strategy
Scaling Infrastructure: Drive foundational work to enable scalable partner growth, including development of self-serve onboarding tools and partner management portals
Technical Mentorship: Foster technical excellence through architecture reviews, mentorship, and elevating the capabilities of senior individual contributors

What we look for

Technical

Backend SystemsExpertise in building APIs, orchestration, and distributed systems
Cloud InfrastructureProficiency in GCP or AWS cloud infrastructure
Programming LanguagesStrong experience with Scala, Java, and frontend technologies (React, JavaScript/TypeScript)

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

B2B Platform LeadershipProven experience leading engineering teams building B2B/B2B2C platforms with external partner integrations
Partner-Facing Technical LeadershipDirect experience in running technical solution calls, scoping integrations, and managing partner relationships
Fintech/Transactional ExperienceFamiliarity with fintech, insurance-adjacent products involving money movement, refunds, and pricing engines

Skills

Required skills

Partner IntegrationAbility to manage complex technical partnerships and integration processes
AI-Assisted DevelopmentProficiency in leveraging AI tools for engineering productivity and artifact creation
Cross-Functional CollaborationStrong skills in working with product, sales, risk, and operations teams

Nice to have

Travel Industry KnowledgeUnderstanding of travel distribution landscapes, booking engines, and hotel systems
Fintech ExperienceBackground in financial technology products and services

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 245,000 – 285,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

100% premium coverage for group insurance plan

Disability Coverage

Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage

Healthcare Benefits

HSA for medical and dental expenses, access to Dialogue telemedicine services

Retirement Planning

RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax contributions

Time Off

Unlimited PTO and generous parental leave

Travel Benefits

Carrot Cash travel stipend and co-working space access

Equity Compensation

Pre-IPO equity package with competitive upsides

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — HR phone screen to assess basic qualifications and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical background, leadership experience, and problem-solving approach
  3. 3
    Leadership Assessment — Interview focusing on engineering management style, team development, and strategic thinking
  4. 4
    Partner Integration Case Study — Scenario-based assessment of partner integration and technical solution design skills
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic alignment
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Hopper

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Hopper is a travel booking app and online marketplace, leveraging data-driven technology to predict prices and help users book hotels, flights, and car rentals at the best rates.

Montreal, QC, CanadaFounded 2006hopper.com

Tech Stack

Languages
ScalaJavaJavaScriptTypeScript
Frameworks
React
Tools
OAuth2.0
Other
Cloud Platforms
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