Hopper
Sr Software Engineering Manager, HTS Media (100% Remote - USA)
Hopper, New York, New York, United States
Sr Software Engineering Manager, HTS Media (100% Remote - USA)
HTS Media is Hoppers advertising and media division, built to help travel brands, destinations, and suppliers connect with travelers at scale. We power advertising placements across Hoppers app and through our B2B partner network. Our platform gives advertisers measurable results, helping them capture more bookings and earn greater long-term value from their customers, while travelers get relevant offers that make trip planning better. Our mission is to build the travel industrys leading retail media network, turning advertising into a major driver of profitability for Hopper and our partners, much like Instacart, Uber, and Amazon have done in their sectors. HTS Media has already become one of Hoppers fastest-growing and most profitable business units. The engineering team plays a pivotal role in scaling the platform, ensuring our ad tech products deliver measurable impact for advertisers and seamless experiences for travelers. What Would Your Day-to-day Look Like
Lead and scale the engineering team responsible for Hoppers ad platform, spanning sponsored listings, audience targeting, measurement, and supply-side integrations. Partner with product and business leaders to define the roadmap, prioritize initiatives, and ship products that drive measurable value for advertisers and Hopper. Build a high-performance team culture, recruiting top engineering talent and developing existing team members into technical and organizational leaders. Establish engineering excellence, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and designed for rapid iteration while meeting the demands of high-volume, high-visibility ad placements. Own cross-functional execution, working closely with data science, product, and sales to bring new ad formats and optimizations to life. Shape the future of travel retail media, innovating on how travel ads are delivered, measured, and monetized in ways that outperform traditional digital channels. An Ideal Candidate Has
Were looking for someone who brings both technical and leadership strength, ideally with background in advertising or large-scale platform development. 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3+ years managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Proven success building complex, distributed systems with high scalability and reliability requirements. Experience with ad tech, retail media, marketplace platforms, or large-scale data/ML-driven systems strongly preferred. Track record of partnering closely with product and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes, not just features. Ability to attract, mentor, and grow engineering talent, creating a culture of ownership and innovation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at both executive and technical levels. Passion for shaping how technology transforms industries, with an interest in travel, marketplaces, or advertising. Perks and Benefits
Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages. Unlimited PTO. Carrot Cash travel stipend. Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend. Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards! Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business. Open communication with management and company leadership. Small, dynamic teams = massive impact. 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees. Access to Disability Life insurance. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan. More About Hopper
At Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally powering Hoppers mobile app, website and our B2B business, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions). By leveraging massive amounts of data and advanced machine learning algorithms, Hopper combines its world-class travel agency offering with proprietary fintech products to bring transparency, flexibility and savings to travelers globally. The Hopper platform serves hundreds of millions of travelers globally and continues to capture market share around the world. The Hopper app has been downloaded over 120 million times and is popular among younger travelers, with a significant Gen Z and millennial user base. Through HTS, our B2B division, the company helps partners distribute Hoppers fintech or travel inventory on their direct channels. Our partners include Capital One, Nubank, Air Canada, and many more. Compensation Range: $200K - $475K Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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HTS Media is Hoppers advertising and media division, built to help travel brands, destinations, and suppliers connect with travelers at scale. We power advertising placements across Hoppers app and through our B2B partner network. Our platform gives advertisers measurable results, helping them capture more bookings and earn greater long-term value from their customers, while travelers get relevant offers that make trip planning better. Our mission is to build the travel industrys leading retail media network, turning advertising into a major driver of profitability for Hopper and our partners, much like Instacart, Uber, and Amazon have done in their sectors. HTS Media has already become one of Hoppers fastest-growing and most profitable business units. The engineering team plays a pivotal role in scaling the platform, ensuring our ad tech products deliver measurable impact for advertisers and seamless experiences for travelers. What Would Your Day-to-day Look Like
Lead and scale the engineering team responsible for Hoppers ad platform, spanning sponsored listings, audience targeting, measurement, and supply-side integrations. Partner with product and business leaders to define the roadmap, prioritize initiatives, and ship products that drive measurable value for advertisers and Hopper. Build a high-performance team culture, recruiting top engineering talent and developing existing team members into technical and organizational leaders. Establish engineering excellence, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and designed for rapid iteration while meeting the demands of high-volume, high-visibility ad placements. Own cross-functional execution, working closely with data science, product, and sales to bring new ad formats and optimizations to life. Shape the future of travel retail media, innovating on how travel ads are delivered, measured, and monetized in ways that outperform traditional digital channels. An Ideal Candidate Has
Were looking for someone who brings both technical and leadership strength, ideally with background in advertising or large-scale platform development. 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3+ years managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Proven success building complex, distributed systems with high scalability and reliability requirements. Experience with ad tech, retail media, marketplace platforms, or large-scale data/ML-driven systems strongly preferred. Track record of partnering closely with product and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes, not just features. Ability to attract, mentor, and grow engineering talent, creating a culture of ownership and innovation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at both executive and technical levels. Passion for shaping how technology transforms industries, with an interest in travel, marketplaces, or advertising. Perks and Benefits
Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages. Unlimited PTO. Carrot Cash travel stipend. Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend. Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards! Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business. Open communication with management and company leadership. Small, dynamic teams = massive impact. 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees. Access to Disability Life insurance. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan. More About Hopper
At Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally powering Hoppers mobile app, website and our B2B business, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions). By leveraging massive amounts of data and advanced machine learning algorithms, Hopper combines its world-class travel agency offering with proprietary fintech products to bring transparency, flexibility and savings to travelers globally. The Hopper platform serves hundreds of millions of travelers globally and continues to capture market share around the world. The Hopper app has been downloaded over 120 million times and is popular among younger travelers, with a significant Gen Z and millennial user base. Through HTS, our B2B division, the company helps partners distribute Hoppers fintech or travel inventory on their direct channels. Our partners include Capital One, Nubank, Air Canada, and many more. Compensation Range: $200K - $475K Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hopper by 2x Get notified about new Senior Software Engineering Manager jobs in Chicago, IL. #J-18808-Ljbffr