Hopper

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack - Fintech Airlines - (100% Remote - US)

Hopper4 weeks ago
Location

Boston - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their Fintech team, focusing on building highly available, globally-scaled systems for their B2B travel technology platform. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative fintech products that power travel solutions for major partners like airlines and banks, working in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

What you'll do

Feature Development: Iterate on features using Scala and React in an agile environment
System Architecture: Design and build core systems within a microservices architecture
Performance Optimization: Create scalable, high-performance backend systems
Cross-team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams
Innovation: Contribute to Hopper's fintech products and B2B technology solutions

What we look for

Technical

Distributed SystemsDeep understanding of distributed system design and performance implications
Cloud TechnologiesProven experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure
Full Stack DevelopmentProficiency in both backend and frontend technologies

Education

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

Experience

Senior-level EngineeringMinimum 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience
MicroservicesDemonstrated experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures

Skills

Required skills

Distributed SystemsStrong understanding of distributed system architecture and performance optimization
Cloud ComputingPrior experience with cloud technologies and infrastructure
Cross-functional CollaborationAbility to work effectively with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering specialists

Nice to have

ScalaExperience with Scala programming language
ReactKnowledge of React and its ecosystem
Travel Industry ExperienceBackground in airline, travel, or eCommerce sectors
UX DesignFamiliarity with design tools like Figma

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Benefits

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity with potential for significant financial upside

Unlimited PTO

Flexible paid time off policy

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel stipend for employees

Workspace Benefits

Flexible co-working space access and work-from-home stipend

Healthcare

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

Insurance

Disability and Life insurance options

Retirement

401k plan with potential employer matching

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and experience
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Online coding challenge or take-home project demonstrating technical skills
  3. 3
    Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds of interviews with senior engineering team, focusing on system design and technical expertise
  4. 4
    Cultural Fit Interview — Discussion with team members to assess collaboration and alignment with company values
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meeting with engineering leadership to discuss role expectations and potential impact
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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
ScalaReact
Frameworks
OpenAPI
Databases
BigQuery
Tools
GCPPub/Sub
Other
Microservices
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