Software Engineer, WHOOP
Backend, Growth
Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Professional backend engineering experience in a production environment
- Proficiency in building APIs and working with relational databases (e.g., RESTful APIs, Postgres)
- Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing tools such as Kafka or SQS
- Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and clear documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback and new challenges
- Bonus: Experience with A/B testing frameworks or growth-focused engineering initiatives
What the job involves
- The Growth Team at WHOOP is a fast-paced, experimentation-driven group focused on driving user acquisition, activation, and retention
- We take a data-driven approach to everything we do, meaning we frequently measure the performance of our features and make iterations based on those results
- As a Software Engineer II on this team, you’ll help deliver features that directly impact business metrics and member growth
- You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teammates to build, measure, and iterate on high-leverage mobile experiences
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to develop scalable and reliable backend services
- Build, maintain, and optimize APIs and infrastructure supporting our acquisition funnels, e-commerce experiences, and membership growth experiments
- Write well-tested, maintainable code using technologies such as Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS
- Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks, prioritize work, and consistently deliver on sprint commitments
- Contribute to backend architecture discussions and implementation of scalable, high-availability services that support our members
- Work with data scientists and analytics engineers to support experimentation and measure performance
- Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices with your engineering peers
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
- 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 HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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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