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WHOOP · 21 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Business Systems)

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $210K/yr
date5+ years exp

WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Business Systems team, responsible for designing and implementing backend systems that enhance internal operations and support various business functions.

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Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power business-critical systems and integrations
Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, automation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency
Partner with stakeholders across the business to deeply understand needs and translate them into technical solutions
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices, and mentorship of other engineers
Ensure reliability, performance, and security across backend systems, with a focus on scalability as WHOOP grows
Contribute to long-term technical strategy for Business Systems and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

Qualification

Backend programming languageAPI designMaintenanceCloud-based infrastructureRelational databasesDistributed systemsAI tools proficiencyCollaboration skillsMentorship experience

Required

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar)
Experience designing and maintaining APIs, integrations, and middleware
Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver solutions that balance business and technical needs
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a culture of learning and growth
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Meaningful equity
Consistent pay practices
Benefits
Generous equity package

Company

WHOOP

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WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.whoop.com/

H1B Sponsorship

WHOOP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (18)
2023 (15)
2022 (5)
2021 (17)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$404.75M
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
2019-11-12Series D· $55M

Leadership Team

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Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
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Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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