Hopper Software Developer reviews

3.2

5% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)
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Frederic Lalonde

69% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Hopper with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Hopper is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Hotel & Unterbringung industry (3.6 stars).

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25 reviews
1.0
Nov 8, 2024

Avoid at all costs.

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Pros

WFH.... and that is literally it.

Cons

Leadership does not care about employees. At all. Specifically, management does not care about providing: (1) Work/life balance–expect to be on call for emails/slack 24/7 (2) Diverse and inclusive workforce–there is zero mentioning of DEI, even in the employee handbook!; (3) Transparency–All-hands meetings are only held after layoffs. Seriously. They never give company updates outside of the layoff announcements. (4) Employee morale. Our CEO said in a recent profile (meant as positive PR!) that "employee happiness is not a goal." Believe him! It's not. Everything bad about Hopper's culture is 100% by design. They WANT employees to feel insecure in their job all the time. They WANT teams to be really just a few brilliant individual contributors that occasionally exchange token words with each other to undermine each other and try to get ahead. You will be treated like a replaceable part no matter how good your work is, because how good you are doesn't really matter all that much, either. There are plenty of people capable of doing this job for a year, which is all Hopper seems to care to keep people around for even if they don't leave of their own accord. It's a mess. Your reward for doing a good job is you get to have more of the same mess and chaos until the next round of layoffs. Hopper wants to be the next Booking or Airbnb. Sadly, it's never going to happen. Neither Fred nor Dakota is on the same level as Glenn Fogel or Brian Chesky. Hopper's executive leadership is confused, scared, and ineffective.

2.0
Nov 5, 2024

Sinking Ship !!!!

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Pros

As a former software engineer at Hopper.com, I feel compelled to share my experience for those considering opportunities there. The company culture presented several challenges, and I often found the product offerings lacked uniqueness, sometimes feeling they could be replaced by basic online searches. I noticed that strategic planning seemed short-sighted, with upper management appearing to focus more on immediate gains rather than sustainable growth. This approach led to frequent layoffs, particularly in certain departments like Price Freeze that was mismanaged. I recommend potential employees research any recent legal developments concerning the company. Staying informed about ongoing issues can provide valuable insight into the company's stability and future prospects.

Cons

If you're considering a position, I strongly suggest asking thorough questions during the interview process. Understanding the company's long-term vision and how they value employee retention could help determine if it's the right fit for you.

2.0
Aug 5, 2024

Hire and Fire policy

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Pros

- Good compensation - Challenging projects, giving you opportunity to expand your skills.

Cons

- Extremely fast paced - Hire & Fire policy. Already had few rounds of layoffs. - Not very transparent to customers (fine print)

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