Backend Software Engineer (AI Experiences & AI Platform)

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Vacation

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Stock options

WHOOP membership

Health benefits

Wellness stipend $500

Sleep performance bonus $100

On-site rooftop at One Kenmore Square

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Backend Software Engineer II to build and maintain member-facing features that leverage WHOOP's generative AI capabilities. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and product managers to help members understand their health, optimize performance, and gain clarity on their WHOOP journey.

You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure and tools, utilizing Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable software.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend development and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools.
• Leverage Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions and features.
• 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.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful API design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Java

Kafka

AWS

PostgreSQL

SQS

Job description

• As a Backend Software Engineer II, you will build on WHOOP's generative AI capabilities to develop and maintain exciting, member-facing features that drive meaningful health outcomes
• You will play a vital role in delivering personalized insights across WHOOP and work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and product managers to help members better understand their health, optimize performance, and gain clarity throughout their WHOOP journey
• Collaborate with cross-functional team including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools
• Leverage Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions and features
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
• Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
• Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
• WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership - plus another membership to share with a loved one.
• Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
• It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
• Location, Location, Location: You can't beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.

• Experience in backend development, working on large-scale software systems and RESTful API design
• 2-4 years of backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java
• Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience in relational database design and development (PostgreSQL)
• A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS)
• Experience with scalable system design and performance optimization