WHOOP
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare Infrastructure)
WHOOP, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare Infrastructure)
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device tracks key physiological metrics such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep quality to provide personalized insights into users' fitness, health, and recovery.
As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) on the Healthcare Infra team, you will help build and maintain features in the Healthcare space and connect members to our data science algorithms. You will develop reusable, scalable platforms that enable the Healthcare organization to move faster in the rapidly changing consumer health space, working with partners both in and outside of WHOOP. You will help our members understand all aspects of their health and work to build the underlying infrastructure that connects them to the wider Healthcare ecosystem.
This role is designed for a backend engineer passionate about building scalable systems, eager to tackle high-impact challenges, and committed to delivering user-centric solutions that resonate with our members\' needs.
Responsibilities
Drive backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional team, collaborating with designers, product managers, other engineers, and the Digital Health team to refine and advance the WHOOP platform.
Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and other AWS technologies, ensuring scalability, high availability, and seamless user experiences.
Drive ideation, technical design, and implementation of new features and platforms, transforming complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions.
Address sophisticated scaling issues, considering multiple systems and ensuring the platform\'s reliability and performance.
Design platforms that are scalable and reusable, enabling rapid integration and expansion of features to new geographies and user groups.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation.
Qualifications
Significant experience developing large-scale systems.
Experience interfacing with multiple product domains, particularly in backend solutions for dynamic and content-rich home screens, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and responsive user experience.
Deep expertise in backend development, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, API design, and relational databases (RESTful APIs, Postgres).
Proven experience managing asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) and developing solutions that meet high standards of scalability and reliability.
Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear, maintainable documentation for technical stakeholders.
A strategic problem-solver who approaches significant challenges incrementally, guided by data-driven insights and agile, iterative development.
A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment.
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. WHOOP values character as much as experience and supports diversity and inclusion. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
Location note: Boston, MA
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At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device tracks key physiological metrics such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep quality to provide personalized insights into users' fitness, health, and recovery.
As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) on the Healthcare Infra team, you will help build and maintain features in the Healthcare space and connect members to our data science algorithms. You will develop reusable, scalable platforms that enable the Healthcare organization to move faster in the rapidly changing consumer health space, working with partners both in and outside of WHOOP. You will help our members understand all aspects of their health and work to build the underlying infrastructure that connects them to the wider Healthcare ecosystem.
This role is designed for a backend engineer passionate about building scalable systems, eager to tackle high-impact challenges, and committed to delivering user-centric solutions that resonate with our members\' needs.
Responsibilities
Drive backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional team, collaborating with designers, product managers, other engineers, and the Digital Health team to refine and advance the WHOOP platform.
Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and other AWS technologies, ensuring scalability, high availability, and seamless user experiences.
Drive ideation, technical design, and implementation of new features and platforms, transforming complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions.
Address sophisticated scaling issues, considering multiple systems and ensuring the platform\'s reliability and performance.
Design platforms that are scalable and reusable, enabling rapid integration and expansion of features to new geographies and user groups.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation.
Qualifications
Significant experience developing large-scale systems.
Experience interfacing with multiple product domains, particularly in backend solutions for dynamic and content-rich home screens, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and responsive user experience.
Deep expertise in backend development, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, API design, and relational databases (RESTful APIs, Postgres).
Proven experience managing asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) and developing solutions that meet high standards of scalability and reliability.
Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear, maintainable documentation for technical stakeholders.
A strategic problem-solver who approaches significant challenges incrementally, guided by data-driven insights and agile, iterative development.
A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment.
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. WHOOP values character as much as experience and supports diversity and inclusion. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
Location note: Boston, MA
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