At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device tracks key physiological metrics such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep quality to provide personalized insights into users' fitness, health, and recovery.
As a Backend Software Engineer II, you will build on WHOOP’s generative AI capabilities to develop and maintain exciting, member-facing features that drive meaningful health outcomes. You will play a vital role in delivering personalized insights across WHOOP and work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and product managers to help members better understand their health, optimize performance, and gain clarity throughout their WHOOP journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with cross-functional team including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools
Leverage Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions and features
Consistently deliver high-quality code, adhering to best practices in software design and development
Develop and maintain observability and monitoring systems to ensure the stability and reliability of deployed features
QUALIFICATIONS:
2-4 years of backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java
Familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS)
Experience in backend development, working on large-scale software systems and RESTful API design
Experience in relational database design and development (PostgreSQL)
Experience with scalable system design and performance optimization
Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of backend software development experience
- Experience in languages like Java
- Familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS)
- Experience in backend development on large-scale software systems and RESTful API design
- Experience in relational database design and development (PostgreSQL)
- Strong independent problem-solving skills
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as substantial (18 weeks plus transition time), supporting new parents during leave and re-entry. This signals a family-friendly approach embedded in the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness-oriented perks are emphasized, including a wellness stipend, free WHOOP memberships (with an extra to gift), onsite meals/gym/recovery tools, and a monthly sleep-performance bonus. These benefits align the rewards program with the company’s health-focused mission.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are highlighted as a core part of offers, and broad ownership is portrayed as rewarding during growth. Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total compensation alongside salary and 401(k).
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At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.
Why Work With Us
At WHOOP, we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values.
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