Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

Cavuventures; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP seeks a Software Engineer II to join its Growth Team in Boston. The role involves developing scalable backend services and optimizing APIs to enhance user acquisition and retention. Candidates should have professional experience in backend engineering, particularly with technologies such as Java, Kafka, and Postgres.

Qualifications

• Professional backend engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proficiency in relational databases like Postgres.
• Experience with asynchronous processing tools such as Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop scalable and reliable backend services.
• Build and optimize APIs for acquisition funnels.
• Contribute to backend architecture discussions.

Skills

Building APIs

Database management

Event-driven systems

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth mindset

Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable technology monitors vital physiological metrics to offer personalized insights that enhance fitness, health, and recovery.

The Growth Team at WHOOP is a fast-paced, experimentation-driven group focused on driving user acquisition, activation, and retention. We take a data-driven approach to everything we do, meaning we frequently measure the performance of our features and make iterations based on those results.

As a Software Engineer II on this team, you’ll help deliver features that directly impact business metrics and member growth. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teammates to build, measure, and iterate on high-leverage mobile experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to develop scalable and reliable backend services.
• Build, maintain, and optimize APIs and infrastructure supporting our acquisition funnels, e-commerce experiences, and membership growth experiments.
• Write well-tested, maintainable code using technologies such as Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS.
• Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks, prioritize work, and consistently deliver on sprint commitments.
• Contribute to backend architecture discussions and implementation of scalable, high-availability services that support our members
• Work with data scientists and analytics engineers to support experimentation and measure performance.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices with your engineering peers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional backend engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proficiency in building APIs and working with relational databases (e.g., RESTful APIs, Postgres).
• Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing tools such as Kafka or SQS.
• Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and clear documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback and new challenges.
• Bonus: Experience with A/B testing frameworks or growth-focused engineering initiatives.

Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.