WHOOP

Senior Software Engineer (Backend Enterprise)

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Boston MA USA

Hybrid

150K-215K Annually

Senior level

Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Sports • Wearables

Power your performance with 24/7 data

The Role

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the development of backend services and APIs design system architecture and collaborate closely with teams to evolve the Enterprise platform.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 Senior Software Engineer 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:

4+ 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

Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston MA office.

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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract motivate and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries meaningful equity and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP we view total compensation as the combination of base salary equity and benefits with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150000 - $215000. Salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each range individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills experience performance and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications expertise and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Top Skills

AWS

Java

Postgres

Restful Apis

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The Company

HQ: Boston MA

500 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

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. 