WHOOP

Senior Software Engineer (Backend, AI Experiences)

WHOOP • US
Java
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers our members Olympians, Professional Athletes, Fitness Enthusiasts, and more to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled engineers to help us scale and take our proven system to new heights.

As a Senior Software Engineer on AI Experiences, you will build on our WHOOP generative AI to develop and maintain exciting member-facing features that drive real health outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools
  • Develop backend features and services, leveraging Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions
  • Consistently deliver high-quality code, adhering to best practices in software design and development
  • Develop and maintain observability and monitoring systems to ensure the stability and reliability of deployed features
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4+ years of professional backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java
  • Familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS)
  • Experience in backend development, working on large-scale software systems and RESTful API design
  • Experience in relational database design and development (PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with scalable system design and performance optimization
  • Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
  • Proven track record of supporting junior engineers