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As a Senior Software Engineer at WHOOP, you will develop backend features, collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance member-facing AI-driven tools.
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers our members Olympians, Professional Athletes, Fitness Enthusiasts, and more to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled engineers to help us scale and take our proven system to new heights.
As a Senior Software Engineer on AI Experiences, you will build on our WHOOP generative AI to develop and maintain exciting member-facing features that drive real health outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools
- Develop backend features and services, leveraging Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions
- 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
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of professional 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
- Proven track record of supporting junior engineers
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 $150,000 - $210,000. 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
Kafka
Postgres
WHOOP Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
1 Kenmore Sq, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
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