Hiring: Software Engineer II (Backend, AI Experiences & AI Platform) Company: WHOOP Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:48:42 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL, REST, SQS, Systems Design About the job Experience: •2-4 years of backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java •4 years of backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional team including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools •Leverage Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions and features •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 Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) •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 •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. 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!