Hiring: Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Core) Company: WHOOP Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:48:42 Target Skills & Keywords : API Design, Event-Driven, Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Product Management, SQS About the job Required Skills: •Lead the design and implementation of foundational backend capabilities that improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. •Drive technical planning for complex initiatives by defining scope, sequencing work, identifying risks, and communicating technical tradeoffs. •Deliver high-impact platform capabilities while balancing technical quality, business priorities, and data-informed engineering decisions. •Establish and evolve backend engineering standards through architecture discussions, code reviews, documentation, and technical leadership. •Mentor engineers and help grow the team's technical capabilities through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, influence engineering direction, and mentor other engineers. •Deep expertise in backend development, including Java, API design, distributed systems, and relational databases such as Postgres. •Strong engineering judgment with experience balancing technical quality, business priorities, and long-term maintainability. •Excellent collaboration and communication skills with technical and non-technical partners. •Enthusiasm in leveraging AI tools while maintaining high standards for quality and engineering excellence. •Bonus: Experience building shared platform capabilities or contributing across mobile and backend •Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our •This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. •Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. Compensation: •$150,000 - $215,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!