Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

@ Whoop
Whoopwhoop.com

Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

Posted 6 months ago

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About the job

WHOOP develops wearable tech to monitor vital metrics, empowering users to improve fitness, health, and recovery. The Growth Team focuses on user acquisition and retention through data-driven experiments. The role builds backend services for millions of users.

Requirements

  • Backend engineering experience
  • API and database skills
  • Experience with Kafka, SQS
  • Test-driven development
  • Cross-functional communication

Qualifications

  • Production backend experience
  • Relational database knowledge
  • Knowledge of event-driven systems
  • Clear documentation skills
  • Growth mindset

Full job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to develop scalable and reliable backend services.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize APIs and infrastructure supporting our acquisition funnels, e-commerce experiences, and membership growth experiments.
  • Write well-tested, maintainable code using technologies such as Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS.
  • Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks, prioritize work, and consistently deliver on sprint commitments.
  • Contribute to backend architecture discussions and implementation of scalable, high-availability services that support millions of users.
  • Work with data scientists and analytics engineers to support experimentation and measure performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices with your engineering peers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Professional backend engineering experience in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in building APIs and working with relational databases (e.g., RESTful APIs, Postgres).
  • Experience with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing tools such as Kafka or SQS.
  • Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and clear documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from feedback and new challenges.
  • Bonus: Experience with A/B testing frameworks or growth-focused engineering initiatives.
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