Senior Backend Software Engineer, WHOOP
Platform
Wearable health and fitness devices
Job no longer available
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- 5 years of proven and extensive Software Engineering experience developing and maintaining scalable, cloud-native software solutions
- 1 year of experience in data privacy and/or information security - we are open to a diverse set of backgrounds
- Proven and extensive experience in building RESTful APIs and background workers in Java, C#, go or rust
- Hands-on experience working in a GDPR compliant environment or similarly regulated environment
- Hands-on experience with relational databases (Postgres or similar)
Desirable
- Hands-on experience in a Bug Bounty program (either triaging bugs or submitting bugs)
- Hands-on experience with Policy As Code such as Open Policy Agent, AWS Cedar or Hashicorp Sentinel
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure As Code such as AWS CDK and Terraform
What the job involves
- This role will be focused on Data Governance at WHOOP and upholding our Privacy Principles at a technical level
- This position is part of the Cybersecurity team within Platform and reports to the Group Lead of Platform
- Data Rights Automation: development internal tools/services, procedures and automations to fulfill Data Rights compliances such as GDPR and CCPA
- Privacy and Security reviews: perform manual design and implementation reviews of products and services at WHOOP
- Developer Guidance: Enable our developers across the company to proactively address Data Rights concerns and engineering challenges
- Work in a cross functional team that works closely with multiple teams including, Software, Product, InfoSec, GRC, IT and Legal
- Manage and improve Transcend system that governs our compliance with data privacy regulations
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 Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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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