Hopper

Senior Full-Stack Ads Engineer - HTS Media Services

Hopper1 weeks ago
Location

Austin - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 210,000

Level

Senior

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Mar 10, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

A Senior Full-Stack Engineer role at HTS Media (Hopper's advertising division) focusing on innovating and developing ad technologies across web platforms. The ideal candidate will drive ad product development, build scalable APIs, and create seamless user experiences that power Hopper's retail media network for travel brands and partners.

What you'll do

Ad Product Innovation: Lead development of new ad features and formats from conceptualization to implementation, using Hopper.com as an innovation testing ground
API Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs for serving ad content, handling user interactions, and collecting performance metrics
Partner Integration: Develop and contribute to client-side JavaScript SDK to enable seamless ad product integrations for B2B partners
Technical Excellence: Set high standards for code quality, performance, and reliability across web-facing technologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions and provide technical mentorship

What we look for

Technical

Backend LanguagesExpertise in modern backend languages like Python, Node.js, or Go
Frontend FrameworksProficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte
Web TechnologiesDeep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, web ecosystem, browser performance, and security
API DesignStrong experience in designing and building robust, scalable APIs

Education

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

Experience

Full-Stack Development5+ years of experience building and shipping complex, user-facing web applications
Product-Centric MindsetProven ability to create delightful and impactful user experiences

Skills

Required skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentComprehensive experience in both frontend and backend web development
JavaScript/TypeScriptAdvanced proficiency in modern JavaScript development
API DevelopmentAbility to design and implement scalable, performant APIs

Nice to have

Travel Tech ExperiencePrior experience in travel technology or advertising platforms
Machine LearningUnderstanding of data-driven technology and algorithmic approaches

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 210,000 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, medical, and dental insurance through Hopper's Health Collective

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity and competitive compensation in a well-funded startup

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards

Remote Work

Fully remote work arrangement with home office stipend and FlexDesk coworking access

Travel Perks

Carrot Cash travel stipend for employees

Retirement Benefits

Cash allowance for pension savings in lieu of traditional pension plan


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment Online coding challenge or take-home project demonstrating full-stack development skills
  3. 3
    Technical Interviews Multiple rounds of technical interviews covering system design, coding, and problem-solving
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview Meeting with potential team members to assess collaboration and communication skills
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview Discussion with engineering leadership about vision, impact, and long-term potential

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