Software Engineer II (Backend, Hardware Accelerate)

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Generous benefits package

Job summary

WHOOP in Boston, MA is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and implement backend solutions to support hardware development. You will develop APIs, automate data pipelines, and create tools that integrate with hardware processes. The position requires proficiency in Python and experience with data systems. The salary range is competitive, from $125,000 to $175,000, along with benefits and equity participation for long-term success. Please apply even if you don’t meet every qualification, as WHOOP values character and diversity.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python for backend development and building APIs.
• Experience in designing and maintaining data pipelines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend solutions for hardware development.
• Develop APIs to enhance hardware workflows.
• Automate high-throughput data pipelines providing real-time insights.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with data pipelines

Collaborative mindset

Interest in hardware development

Experience with front-end frameworks (bonus)

Job description

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

The Hardware Accelerate team develops technology that enables rapid innovation across our Hardware organization. By creating cutting‑edge tools and systems, we streamline workflows and provide real‑time insights to engineers, ensuring efficient and high‑quality hardware development. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will design and implement tools that integrate seamlessly with hardware processes, delivering impactful solutions to WHOOP’s engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build backend solutions to support hardware development, bringing data to those who need it with robust backend systems.
• Create tools that integrate with hardware equipment like environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, and other engineering devices.
• Develop APIs and services to enhance connectivity across hardware workflows.
• Automate and maintain high‑throughput data pipelines to provide real‑time insights to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional hardware teams to identify and address pain points in development workflows.
• Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with WHOOP’s mission to deliver innovative hardware solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Python for backend development, with experience designing APIs and building distributed systems.
• Experience with data pipelines, database systems, and tool integration for hardware workflows.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast‑paced, feedback‑driven environment.
• Interest in or exposure to hardware development processes, with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with a strong sense of ownership.
• 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.
• Bonus: experience building front‑end applications using frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.

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.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long‑term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long‑term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000 - $175,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job‑related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.