WHOOP · 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, AI Platform)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $210K/yrWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance by empowering members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. The Senior Software Engineer on the AI Platform team will be responsible for designing and scaling systems that support WHOOP’s Generative AI capabilities, focusing on building robust services and developer-friendly tools. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful infrastructure and tools for the organization.
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Responsibilities
Help execute WHOOP's vision to build and scale the use of Generative across our Core product
Develop backend features and services, leveraging Java, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools
Design abstraction layers that empower Product and Software teams to leverage Generative AI in the WHOOP product
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
Qualification
Required
Strong experience building applications leveraging Large Language Models
Experience in backend development, working on large-scale distributed software systems
Expertise in API design and development (preferably with Java)
Experience in relational database design and development (SQL)
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
Preferred
Expertise with Websockets is a plus
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Benefits
Generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
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2023 (15)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
2019-11-12Series D· $55M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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