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Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

WHOOP develops wearable technology that monitors vital physiological metrics to enhance fitness, health, and recovery through personalized insights.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Healthcare · Consumer

Description For Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

WHOOP is revolutionizing human performance monitoring through their innovative wearable technology platform. As a Software Engineer II on the Growth Team, you'll be at the forefront of driving user acquisition, activation, and retention through data-driven experimentation and feature development.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Java, Kafka, and PostgreSQL while building scalable backend services that directly impact business metrics. You'll be part of a fast-paced, experimentation-driven team that takes a methodical approach to measuring and iterating on feature performance.

Working from WHOOP's Boston office, you'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and fellow engineers to develop and optimize APIs and infrastructure supporting acquisition funnels and e-commerce experiences. The position requires strong technical skills in backend development, experience with event-driven systems, and the ability to write well-tested, maintainable code.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the direct impact you'll have on WHOOP's mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. You'll be building features that help users gain deeper insights into their bodies and daily lives, while working with a talented cross-functional team that values growth, learning, and innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring professional backend engineering experience, strong communication skills, and a growth mindset. While the role has specific technical requirements, WHOOP values character as much as experience and encourages candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your career while contributing to meaningful technology that improves people's lives.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to develop scalable backend services
  • Build, maintain, and optimize APIs and infrastructure for acquisition funnels and e-commerce experiences
  • Write well-tested, maintainable code using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS
  • Break down feature requirements and deliver on sprint commitments
  • Contribute to backend architecture discussions
  • Work with data scientists for experimentation and performance measurement
  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices

Requirements For Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

Java
PostgreSQL
Kafka
  • Professional backend engineering experience in a production environment
  • Proficiency in building APIs and working with relational databases
  • Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing tools
  • Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and clear documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
  • Growth mindset and eagerness to learn

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