Hipcamp

Hipcamp is the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, connecting millions of people with private landowners and public agencies to experience nature. Founded in 2013, its mission is to get more people outside and inspire a love for nature, making it easier to discover and book unique camping, glamping, and RV sites. Hipcamp addresses the challenge of finding accessible and diverse outdoor experiences by building a comprehensive marketplace that features everything from traditional campsites to cabins, treehouses, and private land. They build a user-friendly mobile and web platform that allows hosts to list their properties and campers to search, filter, and book stays, complete with reviews, photos, and detailed information. Their focus on expanding access to nature, particularly through private land, sets them apart.

Engineering at Hipcamp focuses on building a robust and intuitive platform that connects users with unique outdoor experiences. The engineering culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and emphasizes impact and sustainability. Engineers tackle challenges related to geographic search and discovery, dynamic pricing, host tools, payment processing, and scaling for diverse types of outdoor accommodations. The company has experienced significant growth, especially as interest in outdoor recreation surged, and has successfully expanded its offerings across multiple countries. As a remote-first company, they emphasize asynchronous communication and a strong sense of team connection despite geographical distribution.

For job seekers, Hipcamp offers a unique opportunity to combine a passion for technology with a love for the outdoors. It's a chance to work on a product that directly facilitates memorable experiences in nature and supports landowners. The company fosters a strong sense of community and purpose, valuing individuals who are innovative, environmentally conscious, and thrive in a remote-first setting. Their tech stack includes Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js, and leverages AWS for cloud infrastructure, with a focus on geographic data, search algorithms, and robust payment systems. Someone should work at Hipcamp if they are excited by the challenge of building a leading outdoor travel marketplace, thrive in a remote-first, mission-driven environment, and want to contribute to a company that is making nature more accessible to everyone.