Software Engineer II (Backend, Growth)

Whoop
  • Boston, MA
    15 days ago

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

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