Software Engineer II; Backend, Business Systems

Position: Software Engineer II (Backend, Business Systems)
Job Summary
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WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan, empowering members to perform at a higher level. The Software Engineer II will design and implement backend systems for WHOOP’s internal operations, enhancing scale and efficiency across various business functions.

Responsibilities
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• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power business-critical systems and integrations.

• Contribute in design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, automation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and internal business teams to gather requirements and build effective technical solutions.

• Contribute to the team’s codebase with high-quality, testable, and well-documented code.

• Identify system bottlenecks and improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of backend systems.

• Contribute to long-term technical strategy for Business Systems and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Qualifications
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Required
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• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience in backend software development with a strong foundation in computer science principles

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar).

• Experience building and maintaining APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.

• Comfortable working with relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization.

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to deliver quality solutions in a fast-paced environment

• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback and new challenges.

• 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.

Company
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WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.