Backend Software Engineer (Hardware Accelerate)
Company: WHOOP
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $125k - $175k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-07-16
About this role
- 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
- 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
### 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.
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