Software Engineer II (Backend, Hardware Accelerate)

About this role

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

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.

### RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

### QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Python for backend development, with experience designing APIs and building distributed systems.
• Experience with data pipelines, database systems, and tool integration for hardware workflows.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.
• Interest in or exposure to hardware development processes, with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work alig...