Senior Backend Software Engineer, WHOOP
Business Systems
$150-210k
+ Equity package
4 days a week in office
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$150-210k
+ Equity package
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems
- 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
- Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply!
What the job involves
- WHOOP is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Business Systems team
- 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
- 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
- Ensure reliability, performance, and security across backend systems, with a focus on scalability as WHOOP grows
- Contribute to long-term technical strategy for Business Systems and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
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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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
- Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
- Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
- Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
- It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
- Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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