WHOOP is looking to build and maintain features in the Healthcare space and connect members to their powerful data science algorithms. The company aims to develop reusable, scalable platforms that enable the entire Healthcare organization to move faster in the rapidly changing consumer health space, working with partners both in and outside of WHOOP. The goal is to help members understand all aspects of their health and build the underlying infrastructure that connects them to the wider Healthcare ecosystem.
Requirements
- Significant experience developing large-scale systems.
- Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple product domains, particularly in developing backend solutions for dynamic and content-rich home screens akin to leading web or mobile portals, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and responsive user experience.
- Deep expertise in backend development, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, API design, and relational databases (RESTful APIs, Postgres)
- Proven experience in managing asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) and in developing solutions that meet high standards of scalability and reliability
- Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear, maintainable documentation that supports a range of technical stakeholders
- A strategic problem-solver who approaches significant challenges incrementally, guided by data-driven insights and a commitment to agile, iterative development
- A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
Responsibilities
- Drive backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional team, collaborating with designers, product managers, other engineers, and our Digital Health team to refine and advance the WHOOP platform.
- Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and other AWS technologies, ensuring scalability, high availability, and seamless user experiences
- Drive the ideation, technical design, and implementation of new features and platforms, transforming complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions
- Tackle sophisticated scaling issues, considering multiple systems and ensuring the platform's reliability and performance
- Design platforms that are both scalable and re-usable, enabling rapid integration and expansion of features to new geographies and user groups
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative innovation
Other
- 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.
- WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
