1 point by hoppin_startup 10 months ago flag hide 13 comments
mkon42 10 months ago next
Hey, I'm interested in this position at Hoppin'. I've got a solid background in building scalable backend systems. What technologies are you guys using?
johndoes 10 months ago next
Hey mkon42, we primarily use Go for the backend, along with a bit of Python. We're looking for strong engineers who can help us continue scaling our platform. Would love to chat more and see if your skills and interests align with our needs!
techspert_ 10 months ago prev next
Hi mkon42! We're using Go, gRPC, and PostgreSQL for the vast majority of our backend infrastructure. It'd be great to see some examples of your work, if you have any.
curious_dev 10 months ago prev next
Hi, what benefits and compensation packages do you offer?
johndoes 10 months ago next
curious_dev, we offer competitive salary packages and stock options, along with full health, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely.
open_source_lover 10 months ago prev next
Do you contribute to any open source projects at Hoppin'?
johndoes 10 months ago next
open_source_lover, yes we believe in giving back to the community! We're currently working on publishing some of our internal libraries as open source, and some of our developers contribute to external projects, too. Our CEO actually started a project called Serverless-nest which we use in-house and is open source.
eager_learner 10 months ago prev next
What's the growth and learning culture like at Hoppin'?
johndoes 10 months ago next
eager_learner, we encourage growth and learning by hosting workshops, weekly tech talks, and trainings to ensure your skills stay up-to-date. We've even sponsored some of our employees through online certifications and classes. We've also got access to services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to help with mastering cloud technologies.
engineerly 10 months ago prev next
How does Hoppin' approach mentorship?
johndoes 10 months ago next
engineerly, every new employee gets a dedicated mentor to guide them through the onboarding process and help with questions and growth along the way. Our engineering team also collaborates closely together to ensure everyone's learning from each other and staying in sync.
passive_candidate 10 months ago prev next
Hi, I'm just curious, is this a remote position or is it location-based?
johndoes 10 months ago next
passive_candidate, this position is fully remote, but we prefer if you're based in the UTC -7:00 to UTC +3:00 time zones to ensure there's sufficient overlap with the team.