Software Engineer II (Backend, Hardware Accelerate)

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

The Hardware Accelerate team develops technology that powers hardware innovation at WHOOP. By building scalable, fault-tolerant systems, we enable engineers to focus on advancing product development. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop systems that update app functionality, automate data workflows, and deliver actionable insights for WHOOP’s hardware and data science teams.

• Design and implement backend systems that integrate with strap and app data to enable insights for other teams.
• Build and optimize APIs and services to streamline data and hardware workflows.
• Automate scalable, high-throughput data pipelines to deliver insights to engineering teams in real time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tooling, infrastructure, and development processes.
• Ensure systems are robust, reliable, and capable of supporting continuous hardware and algorithm development.
• Enhance the development experience for hardware and data science engineers by creating intuitive, efficient tools and processes.

• Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development, with experience building APIs and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, database management, and infrastructure automation.
• Ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant systems for high-performance applications.
• A collaborative team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Interest in hardware workflows and eagerness to learn more about hardware development.

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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.