Software Engineer II (Backend, Enterprise)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Own and evolve foundational systems for WHOOP Enterprise, starting with Enterprise APIs, authentication, and account management

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Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that support enterprise use cases and external integrations

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Collaborate closely with design, analytics, and engineering partners to translate ambiguous product needs into scalable technical solutions

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Define and influence technical direction, system architecture, and implementation standards for the Enterprise platform

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Build systems with a strong emphasis on security, privacy, reliability, and correctness, appropriate for enterprise customers

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Develop and maintain observability, monitoring, and operational practices to ensure system stability

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Consistently deliver high-quality, well-tested code following best practices in software design and development

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Help establish engineering foundations that scale, including documentation, patterns, and mentorship as the team grows

QUALIFICATIONS:

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2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in backend development

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Experience building and owning production backend systems and RESTful APIs (Java preferred)

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Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and identity or account management concepts

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Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL

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Experience designing and operating services in cloud environments (AWS)

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Comfort working across the stack, including contributing to web applications leveraging AI tools (e.g., React), even if backend is your primary strength

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Strong system design skills, with experience building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software

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Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with minimal product process

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Strong independent problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership over outcomes

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Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines and can articulate technical tradeoffs

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Builder mindset with interest in helping shape and scale a platform and team over time