Hiring: Software Engineer II (Backend, Business Systems) Company: WHOOP Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:48:42 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Data Pipeline, GCP, Java, Python About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in backend software development with a strong foundation in computer science principles Required Skills: •Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power business-critical systems and integrations. •Contribute in design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, automation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency. •Partner cross-functionally with product managers, data engineers, and internal business teams to gather requirements and build effective technical solutions. •Contribute to the team’s codebase with high-quality, testable, and well-documented code. •Identify system bottlenecks and improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of backend systems. •Contribute to long-term technical strategy for Business Systems and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. •Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of engineering excellence. Qualifications: •BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. •Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar). •Comfortable working with relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization. •Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams •Strong sense of ownership and ability to deliver quality solutions in a fast-paced environment •A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback and new challenges. •Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions. •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!