Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Coaching)

WHOOP is revolutionizing human performance through their advanced wearable technology platform, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Coaching Team. This role sits at the intersection of backend engineering and artificial intelligence, focusing on building LLM-powered coaching features that help users optimize their health and performance.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in the health and fitness space, specifically developing and scaling a unified interactive coaching platform. As part of the Coaching Team, you'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end coaching experiences, from identifying member goals to implementing personalized recommendations using generative AI.

The ideal candidate will bring strong backend engineering expertise, particularly in Java and PostgreSQL, with experience in productionalizing LLM-based solutions. You'll be working in a data-driven environment where feature impact is continuously measured and iterations are made based on performance insights.

This role goes beyond just coding – you'll be instrumental in mentoring other developers, establishing best practices, and working closely with product and marketing teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The position is based in Boston, MA, and offers the opportunity to work with a company that serves elite athletes, including Olympians and professionals, while contributing to a mission of unlocking human performance.

WHOOP values diversity and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet every qualification, emphasizing character alongside experience. The company provides a structured career framework for engineering growth and development, demonstrating their commitment to employee development and success.