Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Business Systems)

Responsibilities

• Arcitect, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power business-critical systems and integrations.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, automation, and workflows that improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to deeply understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices, and mentorship of other engineers.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security across backend systems, with a focus on scalability as WHOOP grows.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy for Business Systems and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar).
• Experience designing and maintaining APIs, integrations, and middleware.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver solutions that balance business and technical needs.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a culture of learning and growth.
• 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.

Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $215,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.