Staff Software Engineer, WHOOP
Backend, Platform
Wearable health and fitness devices
Open for applications
Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive experience developing large scale distributed systems
- Deep expertise in backend development, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, API design, and relational databases (RESTful APIs, Postgres)
- Proven experience in managing asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) and in developing solutions that meet high standards of scalability and reliability
- Deep cloud-native experience working with AWS services like S3, RDS, MSK, IAM, EC2, and more
- Proven experience working with Kubernetes and architecting software to run optimally in highly scaled containerized environments
- Strategic problem-solver who approaches significant challenges incrementally, guided by data-driven insights and a commitment to agile, iterative development
- Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear, maintainable documentation that supports a range of technical stakeholders
- Proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
What the job involves
- The Software Platform group focuses on building technology that enables rapid user growth worldwide and accelerates product development across our entire software organization, while ensuring stability, security, and compliance
- We handle massive amounts of data continuously streaming up to the cloud from everyday people improving their health and wellness to the world's greatest sports teams and athletes
- The team builds shared services and custom tooling that enables our developers to deliver value to those customers, while also maintaining and improving critical infrastructure like Kubernetes and Kafka
- As a Staff Software Engineer on Platform, you will be building and directly supporting some of the most critical services, tools and pieces of infrastructure within the software organization
- You will help set the direction of various teams within and outside of Platform to empower WHOOP to grow to the next level, with an essential focus on scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and other AWS technologies, ensuring scalability, high availability, and seamless user experiences
- Lead backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional team, collaborating with product managers, engineers, leaders and many other stakeholders to refine and advance the WHOOP platform
- Tackle sophisticated scaling issues, considering multiple systems and ensuring the platform's reliability and performance
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation
- Design, develop, communicate, and enable best practices for software development at WHOOP
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company values
- Our work is grounded in research, design, and privacy
- At WHOOP, the best idea wins
- We have a bias for action
- We operate at the intersection of high intensity and high humility
- Our differences are a source of strength
- We are obsessed with the member experience
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WHOOP
- Under the umbrella of Inclusivity & Belonging, WHOOP operates a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including; Black at WHOOP, WHOOP GOOP (LGBTQ+), Women of WHOOP, Veterans & Military personnel, Adapt (Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together), and Wise (Women In Science & Engineering) .
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