Our Mission & Values
HopSkipDrive creates opportunity for all through mobility.
We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.
Safety Is Everything
We leave no stone unturned, we strive to think of every possibility, and we do all that we can to protect the children and CareDrivers at the heart of HopSkipDrive.
Feel It
Empathy is the essence of our business. We are courageous enough to feel the fears, the stress, the worry of others, and we show up to empower and help them so we can share in celebrating their joy, their laughter, and their successes.
Own It
We are trustworthy, authentic, and accountable. We don’t just show up; we engage fully and wholeheartedly in all that we do to create opportunities for kids, families, schools, and CareDrivers. We are here for our team and our partners.
Make Tomorrow Better
We’re curious, and we challenge the status quo to best support our communities and our business. We seek to be part of the solution rather than dwelling on problems. We move forward, think big, break down barriers, and innovate to make tomorrow better than today.
Drive
We feel an urgency to create opportunity for all, so we move fast and stay nimble while creating solutions and building for scale. We embrace flexibility and efficiency while acting boldly.
Empower Community
We empower the communities we serve by celebrating diversity and being an inclusive team. We embrace different perspectives and experiences because they make us stronger, smarter, and better.
Share Success
We empower our team to work together and experiment courageously and thoughtfully without fear of blame or shame. We learn and grow from these trials as a team. We share credit and celebrate success together. When we win, families, schools, kids, and CareDrivers win.
Hear From Our Team
Helping to create opportunity for all through mobility sounds pretty impactful, but how does it feel? Hear directly from a few folks who #FeelIt every day.
“I am most proud of being able to make a direct impact on a student’s life with just one phone call. Knowing that a single conversation can change the trajectory of their school experience and ensure they get the safe transportation they need is incredibly rewarding. Every small interaction brings me closer to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students who need it the most.”
—Jasmine
Enterprise Sales Development Representative
“I’ve taken on challenges, and ventured into projects I’d never even imagined working on prior to HopSkipDrive. I’ve worked on local, state, and national policy campaigns that have a huge impact on both the future of the company, and on student transportation for vulnerable students across the country. I’m encouraged to tap into my existing potential and equipped with the resources to learn new skills.”
—Jack
Community Engagement Manager
“HopSkipDrive’s unwavering commitment to safety makes me excited about our future. Each employee is extremely passionate about ensuring children and families are safe. I’m proud to be a part of a workplace that holds itself accountable and follows through with these standards, and I see how my own team’s streamlining efforts enable others to implement safety measures in new and inventive ways.”
—Kaelyn
CareDriver Systems Associate
“I’m proud to have the opportunity to build a modern data warehouse here. As the company grows, data volume and complexity increase, necessitating scalable and efficient data infrastructure. This ensures faster processing, improved data quality, and enhanced adaptability. It’s rewarding to support informed decision making that allows our organization to stay competitive in a data-driven landscape.”
—Amir
Sr. Data Engineer
“I started at HopSkipDrive as a Safe Ride Support Specialist and had the opportunity to intern with the marketing team. This led to my continued advancement, ultimately reaching my current position as a Digital Marketing Manager. I know firsthand that HopSkipDrive has supported my professional growth by providing opportunities for advancement and taking a true interest in my career goals.”
—Tiffany
Digital Marketing Manager
“My team develops routing solutions, through RouteWise AI, that transform the transportation approaches of school districts. Through technology and support, we optimize systems to support their priorities. This leads to cost and time savings for districts, resilience against driver shortages, improved student access to education, and reduced environmental impact. Our influence on our company mission is tangible.”
—Deissy
Transportation Analyst
Benefits & Perks
We’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees who proudly come together to achieve HopSkipDrive’s mission. To best meet the needs of our distributed and diverse workforce, we offer comprehensive benefits and perks including:
Health & Well-Being
Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Spending Account
Mental Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wealth & Investment
401K Plan
Company Ownership/Equity
Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Travel Insurance
Supplemental Legal
Work-Life Balance
Fully Remote Work Option
Flexible Time Off
11 Annual Paid Holidays
Week Closure at End of Year
Sick Time Off for You and Family
Perks & Connection
Home Internet Reimbursement
Professional Development & Learning Stipend
Remote & In-Person Quarterly Team Events
Internal Rewards & Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonuses
Explore our comprehensive global benefits.
A Remote-First Culture
HopSkipDrive’s headquarters is located in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo district. We love this space, team members across L.A. frequent it, and some dispersed teams gather here periodically for moments of collaboration and connection.
However, we believe strongly that most roles allow for a remote-first approach to work. We support employment across the U.S. and employee flexibility to accommodate personal commitments, which we believe ultimately leads to a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
Our Interview Process
We aim to provide best-in-class interviewing experiences to all candidates, regardless of whether they’re hired or not. We hold all hiring team members to expectations including completing comprehensive interview and bias training, asking consistent and competency-based questions, and providing objective candidate feedback. These steps help us to provide as consistent and unbiased an interview process as possible.
In most scenarios, candidates can expect either five interview stages (for salaried roles) or three interview stages (for hourly roles). The details below provide a peek into our standard categories of interviews, though we know different jobs may have different needs.
If your resume and application answers are aligned with the role, a talent team member will move you to this first step. The two of you will have a 20–30-minute introductory phone call to discuss your career interests and professional experiences, and to provide an overview of the company and role. They will also review the next steps of the process and what to expect moving forward.
This stage is an opportunity to connect 1:1 via video call with the hiring manager. We recommend researching their background and the company beforehand. This call has two primary outcomes: You have the opportunity to further share skills that are aligned with the job post, and you learn more about the role and the team.
Depending on the nature of the role, you may be asked to complete a take-home assessment (e.g. technical task, hypothetical case study) to demonstrate your written, analytical, and/or technical skills as relevant to the position. Your recruiter will provide detailed instructions, guidelines, tips, and best practices. [Reminder: This step is role-specific.]
During this interview, you’ll meet two to four future teammates or cross-functional partners who will focus on evaluating core competencies of the role. Come prepared to share specific examples of relevant scenarios from your previous roles, and with questions tailored to the group. Why meet everyone at once? We want you to meet numerous people and give you the opportunity to assess company culture while being respectful of your time, which is why we consolidate two-plus hours of interviews into one.
We’re continuously growing, so for the sake of ongoing accuracy we’ll share that we have between 350–500 employees. HopSkipDrive is a Series D company and has raised $100M in funding to date. We’ve now facilitated more than 3.3 million rides and operate across 13 states around the country.
Our business currently operates in over 13 states across the country including California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, and Missouri. We’re continuously expanding into more and more counties, providing them with safe, flexible, reliable transportation solutions.
Our employees are located across the United States, with “hubs” (locations with five or more employees) in cities like Denver, New York City, Houston, and Nashville. We do not yet hire in all 50 states, but our job descriptions provide the most up-to-date list of the states we do hire in.
HopSkipDrive supports over 10,000 schools across the country, as well as nonprofits and government agencies. Our partners and points of contact have a wide range of titles including student transportation professionals; special education leaders; homeless and Foster liaisons; and child, family, welfare, and social service professionals.
We also partner directly with individuals, be those family members or caregivers. People can utilize HopSkipDrive for any transportation opportunity that benefits from safe, flexible, reliable transportation solutions. Think soccer practice, tutoring, a playdate, or a lift between family member’s homes — we’ve got them all covered.
We’ve implemented a number of strategies to support our distributed workforce, including but not limited to a social committee that organizes moments of connection; peer recognition tools for celebrating each other’s wins and awarding gift cards; Slack communities around common interests; remote summer/holiday parties; and a “hub program” to connect employees who live in the same area and fund in-person gatherings in areas with five or more employees. We’re always seeking new and innovative ways to encourage moments of remote connectivity.
Absolutely! Although we don’t share the personal contact information of our interviewers, your recruiter will always forward along any follow-up you’d like to send.
Interview Accommodations
Our priority is creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you will need to complete the application. You can reach us at interviewaccommodations@hopskipdrive.com, and you should expect to hear back from us within one business week. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Our Awards & Achievements
We’re honored to receive recognition for our technology, impact, service, and culture.
Inc. 5000
America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptor’s Award
100 Fastest Growing Companies
Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas
Honorable Mention in the Transportation Category: RouteWise AI™
Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Fastest Growing Technology and Life Sciences Companies
Built In Best Places to Work Los Angeles
Midsize Companies 2025
Fast Company World’s 10 Most Innovative Companies
Transportation Category 2022
Inc. 5000
America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptor’s Award
100 Fastest Growing Companies
Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas
Honorable Mention in the Transportation Category: RouteWise AI™
Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Fastest Growing Technology and Life Sciences Companies
Built In Best Places to Work Los Angeles
Midsize Companies 2025
Fast Company World’s 10 Most Innovative Companies
Transportation Category 2022