Software Engineer (Backend, Growth)

• 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 millions of users
• 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

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