Hopper

Senior Full-Stack Ads Engineer - HTS Media Services

Hopper4 months ago
Location

Austin - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Nov 18, 2025

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

A Senior Full-Stack Ads Engineer role at Hopper's HTS Media division, focusing on innovative ad product development across web platforms. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence in creating seamless ad experiences for travel brands, working across the full technology stack to build scalable APIs and user-facing ad products.

What you'll do

Ad Product Innovation: Lead development of new ad features and formats from concept to execution
Web Platform Development: Implement and test ad experiences on Hopper.com as an innovation laboratory
API Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs for ad content delivery and performance tracking
SDK Development: Contribute to JavaScript SDK for seamless partner ad product integrations
Technical Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and reliability
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions

What we look for

Technical

Full-Stack Proficiency5+ years of experience in full-stack web development
Language ExpertiseProficiency in backend languages like Python, Node.js, or Go
Frontend FrameworksExperience with React, Vue, or Svelte
API DevelopmentStrong background in designing and implementing robust APIs

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent ExperienceSubstantial professional experience may substitute formal education

Experience

Web Application DevelopmentProven track record of building complex, user-facing web applications
Ad Tech ExperienceUnderstanding of digital advertising platforms and technologies
Performance OptimizationExperience in web performance tuning and optimization

Skills

Required skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentComprehensive experience in both frontend and backend development
Web TechnologiesDeep understanding of modern web ecosystem, browsers, performance, and security
API DesignStrong expertise in designing and building robust, scalable APIs
JavaScript/TypeScriptProficient in modern JavaScript development

Nice to have

Product ManagementExperience with product-centric engineering approach
Travel TechBackground or interest in travel technology and media platforms
Advertising TechnologiesUnderstanding of ad tech ecosystem and digital advertising platforms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity opportunities with a well-funded startup

Unlimited PTO

Flexible paid time off policy

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Workspace Benefits

Co-working space access and work-from-home stipend

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards

Healthcare

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Insurance

Disability and Life insurance access

Retirement

401k plan with potential employer matching

Flexible Spending

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and FSA options

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — HR phone screen to assess basic qualifications and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Interview — Detailed discussion of technical skills and experience with engineering leadership
  3. 3
    Technical Challenge — Take-home coding assignment or live coding exercise demonstrating full-stack capabilities
  4. 4
    Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds with engineering team, including system design and behavioral interviews
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss team alignment and strategic fit
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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
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonNode.js
Frameworks
ReactVueSvelte
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDB
Tools
GitDockerKubernetes
Other
RESTful APIsGraphQL
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