Hopper

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Platform & Cloud FinOps (100% Remote - Ireland)

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Location

Ireland - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Site Reliability Engineer

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for their Cloud FinOps team, focusing on optimizing cloud infrastructure, cost efficiency, and platform reliability. The ideal candidate will manage Google Cloud infrastructure, automate systems, and contribute to maintaining a scalable and secure environment for hundreds of engineers supporting millions of users.

What you'll do

Cloud Cost Optimization: Drive cost efficiency initiatives by reducing network egress costs, optimizing storage strategies, and ensuring efficient autoscaling for databases and compute resources
Infrastructure Management: Maintain and improve cloud infrastructure in Google Cloud, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Support and Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations, provide platform incident support, and contribute to resolving infrastructure-related challenges
Cost Attribution: Improve cost tracking and visibility, ensuring teams have clear insights into their infrastructure expenses
Platform Governance: Review and approve platform-related pull requests, maintain infrastructure standards and best practices

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureComprehensive knowledge of cloud providers, with strong preference for Google Cloud
ContainerizationAdvanced experience with Kubernetes, container technologies, and related tooling
NetworkingStrong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TLS, certificates, and ingress configurations

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Advanced CertificationsGoogle Cloud, Kubernetes, or SRE-related certifications are a plus

Experience

SRE ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar infrastructure-focused roles
Cloud MigrationProven track record of managing and optimizing large-scale cloud infrastructures

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureExpertise in managing large-scale cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud
KubernetesAdvanced container orchestration and management skills
DevOps PracticesStrong background in site reliability engineering and DevOps methodologies
Cost OptimizationAbility to analyze and reduce cloud infrastructure costs
ScriptingProficiency in scripting languages like Bash and Python

Nice to have

Service MeshExperience with Istio and service mesh technologies
ObservabilityExpertise in monitoring tools like Datadog
Network SecurityDeep understanding of networking, DNS, TLS, and security protocols

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Attractive salary with pre-IPO equity packages

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel allowance

Flexible Work

Work-from-home stipend and Flexdesk All Access Pass

Entrepreneurial Culture

Dynamic environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking

Open Communication

Direct access to management and company leadership

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Comprehensive technical interview focusing on cloud infrastructure, SRE practices, and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    System Design Interview — In-depth discussion of architectural approaches to infrastructure optimization and reliability
  4. 4
    Team Interview — Collaborative session with potential team members to assess cultural and technical fit
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss broader strategic contributions
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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
PythonBash
Frameworks
KubernetesKustomizeHelm
Databases
SQL
Tools
Google CloudDatadogIstio
Other
CI/CD
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