Software Engineer I (Backend, Growth)

Boston, MA. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs that power core product experiences. You will work with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to build scalable systems.

What you will do

Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend services and APIs using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Participate in code reviews.
Support the operation and monitoring of production systems.
Troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
Break down feature requirements into actionable tasks.
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Required qualifications

Professional experience in backend software development (internship, co-op, or academic project experience acceptable).
Experience building or interacting with RESTful APIs and relational databases (e.g., Postgres or similar SQL-based systems).
Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new backend technologies.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and standard development workflows.
Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and system design basics.
Interest in distributed systems, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka or similar technologies), and cloud platforms such as AWS.
Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

competitive base salaries
meaningful equity
benefits

Before you apply

This posting is for an immediate new hire.
Those graduating in the Winter of 2026 or Spring 2027 should check out the New Grad Opportunities posting instead.
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About the company

WHOOP is on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life.