About the Company
Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) is the B2B division of Hopper, a global travel platform and fintech innovator. Founded to revolutionize travel technology, HTS partners with leading travel brands such as Capital One, Air Canada, Uber, and Nubank to integrate Hopper’s proprietary fintech products and travel inventory into their direct channels.
Hopper combines data-driven insights, advanced machine learning, and a consumer-first approach to create transparent, flexible, and innovative travel solutions. With over 120 million downloads and a growing global user base, Hopper has evolved from a travel app for Gen Z and millennials into a comprehensive travel fintech and commerce platform.
About the Role
The Engineering Manager will lead a high-performing squad dedicated to enterprise and corporate B2B partners. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering guidance to ensure the delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-quality systems. The position is hybrid and may involve some travel within North America for client meetings.
Responsibilities
- Hire, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a high-trust, ownership-driven culture
- Partner with product teams to translate partner needs into actionable technical roadmaps
- Lead architectural reviews, unblock complex engineering challenges, and maintain technical excellence
- Oversee the “run” of team services, including on-call rotations, technical debt management, and SLA adherence
- Serve as the primary technical contact for external partners, translating complex technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders
- Drive the development of microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise-grade APIs
- Ensure team alignment with Hopper’s standards for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
Required Skills
- 2+ years leading engineering teams
- 7+ years of software development experience, preferably with JVM-based languages (Scala, Java) or React
- Strong experience with microservices, distributed systems, and API design for enterprise use
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and balance short-term delivery with long-term system integrity
- Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers from junior to senior levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building scalable systems for enterprise B2B clients
- Familiarity with fintech integrations and high-volume transaction systems
- Ability to lead architecture initiatives while maintaining hands-on technical engagement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary with pre-IPO equity packages
- Full coverage of group insurance premiums, including life, short-term, and long-term disability
- HSA and RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax contributions
- Unlimited PTO and generous parental leave
- Work-from-home stipend and access to on-demand coworking spaces
- Entrepreneurial, high-impact culture with small, dynamic teams