Hopper

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Platform & Cloud FinOps (100% Remote - USA Central & EST)

Hopper1 weeks ago
Location

New York - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 230,000 – 330,000

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, reducing costs, and maintaining high-performance systems across Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will automate processes, improve system reliability, and contribute to a scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environment.

What you'll do

Cloud Cost Efficiency: Drive cost optimization initiatives by reducing network egress costs, optimizing data storage strategies, and implementing efficient autoscaling for databases and compute resources
Infrastructure Monitoring: Improve cost attribution and visibility, ensuring all engineering teams have clear insights into their infrastructure expenses
Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotations, provide platform support, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and review platform-related pull requests
System Reliability: Ensure infrastructure remains scalable, secure, and optimized, implementing solutions that are simple, reliable, and cost-effective

What we look for

Technical

Cloud TechnologiesComprehensive knowledge of major cloud providers, with strong preference for Google Cloud
ContainerizationAdvanced skills in Kubernetes, Kustomize, and Helm
Database TechnologiesProficiency in various database technologies and SQL

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

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

Skills

Required skills

Google CloudExpertise in Google Cloud platform and infrastructure management
KubernetesAdvanced knowledge of container orchestration and management
DevOpsStrong DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
Cloud Cost OptimizationExperience in reducing cloud infrastructure costs and improving efficiency
System DesignAnalytical capabilities for robust system design and architecture
ScriptingProficiency in Bash, Python, and other scripting languages
Service MeshExperience with Istio and service mesh technologies

Nice to have

ObservabilityExperience with log collection, metrics, and APM tools like Datadog
CI/CDAdvanced continuous integration and deployment practices
Network SecurityIn-depth knowledge of networking, DNS, TLS, and security protocols

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 230,000 – 330,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible paid time off policy

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel allowance

Workspace Flexibility

FlexDesk co-working and work-from-home stipend

Health Coverage

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

Insurance

Disability and Life insurance access

Retirement

401k plan with potential employer matching

Equity

Pre-IPO equity package with significant upside potential

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — HR review of application and resume
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Initial discussion with SRE team lead about experience and technical background
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical evaluation of cloud infrastructure, SRE practices, and problem-solving skills
  4. 4
    System Design Challenge — Practical assessment of architectural and optimization capabilities
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meeting with engineering leadership and team members
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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
PythonBash
Frameworks
KubernetesIstio
Databases
SQL
Tools
Google CloudDatadogKustomizeHelm
Other
CI/CDNetwork Security
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