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title: 'Full Stack Software Engineer at Hop'
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# Full Stack Software Engineer at Hop

- **Company:** Hop
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $200k–$400k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hophr/1989e002-bfc4-4b63-ada3-fe41ec59de5f

## Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and technically strong Full Stack Software Engineer to join an Enterprise Technology Application Development team supporting a highly respected, innovation-driven organization in Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity to build internal software systems that support a broad range of important initiatives across business operations, philanthropy, scientific research, sustainability, climate, ocean, and aerospace-related programs. You will work in a small, high-caliber engineering environment where ownership, strong technical fundamentals, and the ability to move quickly across systems matter. The selected candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining a portfolio of internal business systems that support critical operational workflows across multiple domains. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy high-ownership environments, working across systems and technologies, and building reliable software that supports real-world operations. The application portfolio is built on a consistent and opinionated architectural foundation, enabling engineers to move between systems while maintaining high standards for code quality, maintainability, and operational reliability. You will work closely with senior engineering leadership, contribute to architecture and implementation decisions, and help coordinate delivery with distributed development resources.

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Build and deliver full-stack software features across backend services, APIs, databases, and frontend applications.
- Develop and maintain Java and Spring Boot backend services supporting production business applications.
- Build React and TypeScript user interfaces aligned with shared platform and design standards.
- Design and implement relational database models, schema migrations, and API integrations.
- Collaborate with senior engineers on architecture decisions, technical implementation, and delivery planning.
- Support code quality, maintainability, operational reliability, and repeatable delivery practices.
- Work effectively with distributed engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern full-stack development practices.
- Strong proficiency with React and TypeScript frontend development.
- Solid understanding of relational database design and PostgreSQL development.
- Experience with Docker-based containerization and modern CI/CD workflows.
- Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems, codebases, and architectural patterns.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-ownership, fast-moving engineering environment.

## Nice to Have

- Experience integrating with financial systems, operational platforms, or enterprise business applications.
- Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams.
- Experience building internal tools, workflow automation, or enterprise application modernization.
- Interest in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development tools and modern engineering practices.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience is required.

## About Hop

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hop (HopHR) is a recruitment platform that connects U.S. companies with pre-vetted AI, machine learning, and data science talent from Latin America.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Walnut Creek, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Nazli Nadem and Arash Sohrabian

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Staffing and Recruiting (specialized in AI/ML and data science talent)
- **Target customers**: B2B – startups to Fortune 500 companies seeking technical talent, especially in AI, machine learning, and data engineering
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Break geographic barriers, giving global talent access to high-paying, future-focused roles” and promote diversity in tech hiring.

## Products & Services
- **Recruitment Platform**: AI-driven matching and vetting platform that evaluates candidates using proprietary technology; only top 1 in 500 talents are selected.
- **Direct Hire**: Full-time placement of pre-vetted engineers (AI/ML, data science, full-stack, MLOps, etc.) with a 16-day selection process.
- **Contract-to-Hire**: Trial period engagements before committing to a full-time offer.
- **Team Augmentation**: On-demand scaling of engineering capacity with LATAM-based talent working in U.S. time zones.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 16 employees (+12.5% YoY); talent pool of over 100,000 data science and AI professionals worldwide (including 35,000+ women in tech)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No disclosed investors; trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies; featured in Forbes.
- **Growth Signals**: 80% client return rate; LinkedIn followers growing +10.5% yearly; expanding marketing team (hiring Marketing Manager as of Sep 2024).

## Competitive Advantages
- **LATAM Focus**: Timezone-aligned talent (mostly Latin America) enabling real-time collaboration at lower cost compared to U.S.-based hires.
- **Rigorous Vetting**: Proprietary 16-day evaluation covering technical skills, communication, and cultural fit; only top 1 in 500 candidates pass.
- **Diversity Commitment**: Actively promotes hiring of women and underrepresented groups in tech; over 35,000 women in their talent pool.
- **AI-Powered Matching**: Uses machine learning algorithms and a human-segmented database to surface the best candidates quickly.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continue breaking barriers by connecting LATAM talent with U.S. companies, with a goal to uplift communities.
- **AI Talent Specialization**: Deepening expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and MLOps to meet growing demand.
- **Scalability**: Offering flexible engagement models (direct hire, contract-to-hire, augmentation) to adapt to client needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.2/5.0 on employer reviews (Culture: 4.3, Career: 4.3, Compensation: 3.8). Described as “zestful,” encouraging bold initiatives and diversity.
- **Work Mode**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
- **Notable Perks**: Focus on professional growth; access to top mentors and training on ethics, work culture, and self-mastery.
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on using AI tools to enhance recruitment, with a tech-forward approach and a small, distributed team (16 people across 6 countries).

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Hop](https://linkedin.com/company/hophr)
2. [HopHR About Page](https://hophr.com/about)
3. [HopHR Services Page](https://hophr.com/services)
4. [Built In – HopHR Careers](https://builtin.com/company/hophr)
5. [HopHR Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/hophr)

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