At WHOOP, our mission is to unlock human performance and healthspan. Our enterprise platform helps organizations across athletics, business, healthcare, and public service better understand and support the health and performance of their teams.
WHOOP Enterprise is entering a new phase of growth and reinvestment. We’re looking for a Software Engineer II to play a critical role in evolving the Enterprise platform; building core systems, shaping technical direction, and laying the foundation for a scalable enterprise product.
This is a high-ownership role with meaningful autonomy. You’ll operate in a product-ambiguous environment, help define what “great” looks like, and partner closely with design, stakeholders, and leadership as the platform takes its next step forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own and evolve foundational systems for WHOOP Enterprise, starting with Enterprise APIs, authentication, and account management
Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that support enterprise use cases and external integrations
Collaborate closely with design, analytics, and engineering partners to translate ambiguous product needs into scalable technical solutions
Define and influence technical direction, system architecture, and implementation standards for the Enterprise platform
Build systems with a strong emphasis on security, privacy, reliability, and correctness, appropriate for enterprise customers
Develop and maintain observability, monitoring, and operational practices to ensure system stability
Consistently deliver high-quality, well-tested code following best practices in software design and development
Help establish engineering foundations that scale, including documentation, patterns, and mentorship as the team grows
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in backend development
Experience building and owning production backend systems and RESTful APIs (Java preferred)
Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and identity or account management concepts
Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience designing and operating services in cloud environments (AWS)
Comfort working across the stack, including contributing to web applications leveraging AI tools (e.g., React), even if backend is your primary strength
Strong system design skills, with experience building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with minimal product process
Strong independent problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership over outcomes
Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines and can articulate technical tradeoffs
Builder mindset with interest in helping shape and scale a platform and team over time
Skills Required
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in backend development
- Experience building and owning production backend systems and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and identity or account management concepts
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and operating services in cloud environments (AWS)
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
What the Team is Saying
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness support includes a stipend and a complimentary WHOOP membership to use and gift, aligning perks with the company’s health focus. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits are a meaningful part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental health services, and life and disability insurance. This breadth indicates a comprehensive health safety net.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock options or equity participation, positioning ownership as part of compensation. Feedback suggests equity is viewed as a valuable component of the package.
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What We Do
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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