Forward Deployed Engineer - Commerce/Partner Success (100% Remote - Japan)

Hopper is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join their Fintech team, focusing on deploying AI-powered travel fintech products to B2B partners in APAC. The role involves close collaboration with partner technical teams, utilizing AI coding tools to accelerate development in Scala and React. Responsibilities include designing integration architectures, adapting core systems, and driving B2B growth. Ideal candidates have a 'vibe coder' mindset, client-facing technical acumen, and agility in cloud and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with B2B partners' technical teams to understand requirements and deploy HTS products into their ecosystems.
• Utilize AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to rapidly iterate on features using Scala and React.
• Design and adapt core systems within a microservices architecture to meet partner needs without compromising scalability.
• Ship first code in days, balancing rapid deployments with long-term maintainability.
• Act as technical bridge between Hopper’s internal teams and external partners.
• Execute on integration opportunities to drive B2B growth in the global travel industry.

• Proficiency with AI coding tools (vibe coder mindset).
• Experience working directly with external clients or partners to scope and deliver technical solutions.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, security, and maintainability.