WHOOP
Technology
SoftwareEngineerII(Backend,AIExperiences&AIPlatform)
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“Software Engineer II (Backend, AI Experiences & AI Platform) at WHOOP. Skills: Backend Development, AI Experiences, AI Platform. Gather technical requirements. Deliver infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive meaningful health outcomes
Industry & Context.
Independent problem-solving
Relocate if necessary
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years backend development, Backend development experience, RESTful API design, Relational database design, Scalable system design, Performance optimization
Nice to Have
Java experience preferred, Asynchronous processing systems familiarity
What You'll Do.
Gather technical requirements
Deliver infrastructure
Deliver scalable software
Deliver reliable software
Deliver high-quality code
Develop observability systems
Maintain observability systems
Develop monitoring systems
Maintain monitoring systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team; Product; Design; Analytics; Data Science
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device tracks key physiological metrics such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep quality to provide personalized insights into users' fitness, health, and recovery. As a Backend Software Engineer II, you will build on WHOOP’s generative AI capabilities to develop and maintain exciting, member-facing features that drive meaningful health outcomes. You will play a vital role in delivering personalized insights across WHOOP and work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and product managers to help members better understand their health, optimize performance, and gain clarity throughout their WHOOP journey. RESPONSIBILITIES: - - Collaborate with cross-functional team including Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science to gather technical requirements and deliver impactful infrastructure and tools - Leverage Java, Kafka, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions and features - Consistently deliver high-quality code, adhering to best practices in software design and development - Develop and maintain observability and monitoring systems to ensure the stability and reliability of deployed features QUALIFICATIONS: - - 2-4 years of backend software development experience, ideally in languages like Java - Familiarity with asynchronous processing systems (Kafka, SQS) - Experience in backend development, working on large-scale software systems and RESTful API design - Experience in relational database design and development (PostgreSQL) - Experience with scalable system design and performance optimization - Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment - Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work - A proactive,
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