Backend Engineer

About Hopper

Hopper is redefining open-source security with a platform purpose-built for AppSec, DevSecOps, software, and security engineering teams. Our function-level reachability engine cuts 93% of false positives found in traditional SCA tools, delivering fast, accurate visibility with agentless onboarding and real-time asset discovery. We’ve expanded this foundation with AI capabilities like the Grace Coding Companion, powered by our MCP server, to detect hallucinated, malicious, or low-quality packages from LLMs before they enter your codebase. Hopper also supports AI-powered remediation, policy, and reporting to secure the software supply chain without adding friction. We’re backed by top-tier investors and trusted by security-forward Fortune 500 companies.

We are seeking a highly talented engineer; A builder at heart, who’s passionate about creating new products and excited about the educational and growth opportunities that come with joining a startup's core team in its early stages - If that description fits you, then we are the right place for you. We thrive in a flat, informal environment alongside the company's founders.

If you are a fast-learning team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Have experience working with different interfaces, can foster a positive atmosphere, and share our passion for technology, then we're looking for someone like you. Join us in solving challenging problems with a can-do approach as we build and grow together as a dynamic team.

Requirements

4+ years of full-time experience with Object-Oriented(OOP) languages (e.g. Java, C#, C++, Go, Typescript, etc.), backend technologies & complex software systems.
Experience working with cloud-native environments (including Docker/ containers etc.).
Proficient in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Experience in designing, architecting, and building complex systems.
BSc in either Computer Science / Software Engineering or serving in a technology unit in a relevant position.
Strong algorithmic reasoning skills

Benefits

SaaS Enterprise B2B experience
Experience working with AWS
Cybersecurity knowledge
Java experience