Job Summary:
WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan through wearable technology. As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services that power WHOOP’s core product experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights to members.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend services and APIs that power WHOOP’s member-facing features using technologies such as Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Data Science, and Engineering to translate requirements into well-scoped technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews to continuously improve engineering quality and standards.
• Support the operation and monitoring of production systems, helping to troubleshoot issues and ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks, identify risks early, and iterate quickly to deliver value to members.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to support team velocity and long-term maintainability.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Professional experience in backend software development (internship, co-op, or academic project experience acceptable).
• Experience building or interacting with RESTful APIs and relational databases (e.g., Postgres or similar SQL-based systems).
• Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new backend technologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and standard development workflows.
• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and system design basics.
• Interest in distributed systems, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka or similar technologies), and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset, with a willingness to seek feedback and continuously improve.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team environment.
Company:
WHOOP provides wearable fitness technology and a subscription platform that tracks physiological data for health and performance insights. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.