Backend Software Engineer (Health Records)

• WHOOP is hiring a Software Engineer II (Backend, Health Records) to help build the systems that enable secure, scalable ingestion and utilization of health data
• In this role, you will contribute to the infrastructure that connects external healthcare ecosystems with the WHOOP platform, transforming complex health records into meaningful, actionable insights
• Your work will directly power personalized health experiences and expand WHOOP’s ability to deliver long-term value to members
• Contribute to the design and development of backend systems for ingesting and processing health record data from external sources (e.g., EHRs, third-party health platforms)
• Build and support robust data pipelines to clean, normalize, and structure health record data for reliable downstream consumption
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable APIs and services that expose health record data to internal systems and member-facing features
• Apply best practices for data privacy, security, and access control when working with sensitive health data
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and engineering teams to unlock new health insights and capabilities
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems

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.- Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
• 2-4 years of experience building backend systems and APIs in production environments
• Understanding of API design principles
• 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down technical tasks and deliver iteratively
• Exposure to healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, CDA) or integrating with external health data sources
• Familiarity with designing and working with data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation of structured or semi-structured data
• Experience working with backend technologies such as Java (or similar), relational databases (e.g., Postgres), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)