Whoop
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Business Systems)
Boston, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$215kDetected 21 days ago
PythonJavaGoBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewAWSGCPAzureData EngineeringMentoring
About the role
- WHOOP is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Business Systems team.
- This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power business-critical systems and integrations.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, automation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to deeply understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices, and mentorship of other engineers.
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
- In this role, you will design and implement the backend systems that power WHOOP's internal operations, enabling scale and efficiency across the organization.
- You'll architect and maintain critical services and integrations that support Finance, Operations, Member Services, and other business functions.
- By building reliable, secure, and performant systems, you'll directly shape how WHOOP delivers value to its members and scales globally.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar).
- Experience designing and maintaining APIs, integrations, and middleware.
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate's specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role's requirements.
- Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver solutions that balance business and technical needs.
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a culture of learning and growth.
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
- Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework https://engineering.prod.whoop.com/careerframework.
- This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
- WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
Compensation
- The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
Company info
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan.
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