Backend Software Engineer (Platform)

About this role

• WHOOP is hiring a Software Engineer II focused on backend development to build and enhance systems that power our platform. This role will directly contribute to delivering scalable and secure services that support millions of members worldwide
• This is a top-funnel role: depending on your background and interests, you may align more closely with our Product Security team (focused on secure-by-default guardrails, compliance, and data privacy) or our Application Infrastructure team (focused on scalability, reliability, and developer enablement). Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to shape core platform practices and help WHOOP grow to the next level
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems that power WHOOP’s core infrastructure and member experience
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, frontend developers, and other cross-functional partners to deliver features that enhance member engagement
• Build and maintain APIs to enable seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party services
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through effective testing, monitoring, and optimization
• Implement secure coding practices and contribute to designing systems that safeguard member data
• Stay current with backend technologies and contribute to improving team engineering standards and best practices

### 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...