Hiring: Software Engineer II (Backend, Core) Company: WHOOP Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:48:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Product Management, REST, RESTful, SQS About the job Required Skills: •Own the design, implementation, and delivery of backend services that power member-facing experiences, collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. •Contribute to technical planning by translating product requirements into actionable engineering work, identifying risks and dependencies, and delivering iteratively. •Improve system reliability, performance, and observability through testing, monitoring, and continuous refinement. •Contribute to shared engineering foundations through code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions that improve team effectiveness. •Support other engineers through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to independently deliver production-quality software while collaborating effectively across engineering, product, and design. •Strong proficiency with backend development, including Java, RESTful APIs, and relational databases such as Postgres. •Understanding of distributed systems, observability, and performance optimization. •Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional partners. •Growth mindset with a desire to learn, iterate, and continuously improve. •Enthusiasm in leveraging AI tools while maintaining high standards for quality and engineering excellence. •Bonus: Experience contributing to mobile applications or shared platform services. •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: •$125,000 - $175,000 / 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!