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Staff Backend Software Engineer

Job Overview

Location

Argentina - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

July 2, 2026

Full Job Description

📋 Description

  • Build and scale the Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) platform, a configurable, multi-tenant travel commerce engine that powers booking experiences for global partners including banks, airlines, and fintech leaders.
  • Own end-to-end development of features spanning backend systems to partner-facing surfaces, prioritizing shipping complete functionality over narrow stack expertise.
  • Leverage AI agents and automated workflows to accelerate development, orchestrating workflows and establishing feedback loops that ensure reliable, production-grade outputs.
  • Design scalable architectural patterns and foundational systems that enable rapid launch of new partner experiences across HTS’s growing client base.
  • Collaborate directly with product managers and business partners to define, refine, and prioritize the product roadmap based on customer impact and business goals.
  • Improve codebase maintainability and velocity by implementing changes that enhance both human and AI agent efficiency, focusing on safety, clarity, and scalability.
  • Work in a low-process, high-autonomy environment where decisions are made asynchronously through thoughtful documentation and technical specs.
  • Architect distributed systems using Scala and GCP services, with flexibility to adapt to other backend languages like Go, Python, or Java if experience is strong.
  • Apply product thinking to technical decisions—anchor architecture and quality in customer experience rather than theoretical elegance.
  • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of LLMs to determine when to trust AI-generated outputs and when to intervene manually for accuracy and reliability.
  • Contribute to a diverse, global team by giving and receiving feedback to foster individual and collective growth.
  • Drive technical consensus across senior engineers without formal processes, relying on clear communication, data, and documented rationale.
  • Work remotely as an independent contractor based in Argentina, supporting the HTS business unit with full ownership of equipment, workspace, and local compliance obligations.

🎯 Requirements

  • Experience designing and shipping distributed systems at scale, with a preference for Scala or willingness to master it
  • Proven ability to orchestrate AI agents and automated workflows to build, test, and maintain complex systems
  • Strong product thinking with a focus on customer impact over technical purity
  • Demonstrated experience in asynchronous decision-making and documentation-driven collaboration
  • Deep understanding of LLM capabilities and limitations, with practical judgment on when to intervene in AI-assisted development
  • Experience working as an independent contractor or in contractor-based roles, with awareness of local tax and legal obligations

🏖️ Benefits

  • Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity packages
  • Carrot Cash travel stipend
  • Flexdesk All Access Pass & work-from-home stipend
  • Entrepreneurial culture with emphasis on risk-taking and innovation
  • Open communication with management and company leadership
  • Small, dynamic teams offering massive impact

Skills & Technologies

Python
TypeScript
Java
Scala
React
Backend
Senior
Remote
Degree Required

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About Hopper Inc.

Hopper is a travel technology company that uses predictive analytics and machine learning to forecast flight and hotel prices, allowing consumers to book travel at optimal times. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, it operates mobile-first booking platforms and provides fintech products like price freeze, cancel-for-any-reason, and rebooking guarantees to reduce travel risk.

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