Software Engineer, WHOOP
Frontend, Growth
$105-145k
+ Equity
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$105-145k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Professional experience in frontend software development (internship, co-op, or academic project experience acceptable)
- Experience building web applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React
- Understanding of core web technologies including HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
- Familiarity with integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs
- Experience using version control systems such as Git
- Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, experiment-driven environment
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working with cross-functional partners
- Bonus: Experience with A/B testing frameworks or growth-focused engineering initiatives
- 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
What the job involves
- The Growth Team at WHOOP is a fast-paced, experimentation-driven group focused on driving user acquisition, activation, engagement, and retention.
- As a Software Engineer I on the Growth team, you will contribute to building and optimizing user-facing web experiences that directly impact key business and member metrics
- You will work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to ship high-quality features, run experiments, and continuously improve the member journey
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of responsive, high-quality frontend applications that power WHOOP’s web experiences
- Partner with Product, Design, and Analytics to implement experiments (A/B tests) and iterate quickly based on measurable results
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React) and industry best practices
- Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services to deliver seamless, performant user experiences
- Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks, identify risks early, and iterate quickly to deliver value to members
- Monitor and improve application performance, accessibility, and usability across devices and browsers
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, proactively seeking feedback and continuously improving your craft
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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