WHOOP · 17 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $230K/yrWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan through its wearable device that tracks physiological metrics. The Staff Software Engineer (Backend) will design and maintain scalable backend services for WHOOP’s Healthcare ecosystem, enabling connections between members and healthcare stakeholders through advanced data insights.
ElectronicsConsumer GoodsWellnessSportsConsumer ElectronicsFitnessWearables
Responsibilities
Drive and define backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional group, collaborating with designers, product managers, other engineers, and our 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 the ideation, technical design, and implementation of new features and platforms, transforming complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions
Ensure self-alignment with business priorities, define where your time is best spent, and be nimble when business priorities shift
Design platforms that are both scalable and re-usable, 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
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple product domains, particularly in developing backend solutions for dynamic and content-rich home screens akin to leading web or mobile portals, 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 in managing asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) and in developing solutions that meet high standards of scalability and reliability
Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear, maintainable documentation that supports a range of technical stakeholders
A strategic problem-solver who approaches significant challenges incrementally, guided by data-driven insights and a commitment to 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
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Benefits
A 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
H1B 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 StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2026-01-15Undisclosed
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
Recent News
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