Software Engineer II (Backend, Hardware Accelerate)

WHOOP
Boston, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level backend engineers with Python proficiency who thrive in hardware-adjacent environments and are comfortable with in-office work in Boston.

Best fit for

  • Python backend engineers with hardware integration experience
    — “Proficiency in Python for backend development
  • Candidates comfortable with fast-paced hardware development workflows
    — “Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Developers who embrace AI tools in their workflow
    — “Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Boston is mandatory for this role
    — “must be prepared to relocate if necessary
  • Equity is a significant part of compensation
    — “equity serving as a key differentiator

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hardware equipment integration
    — “Create tools that integrate with hardware equipment
  • Showcase projects involving high-throughput data pipelines
    — “Automate and maintain high-throughput data pipelines
  • Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration with hardware teams
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional hardware teams
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Design and implement backend solutions for hardware development
  • Develop APIs and services for hardware workflows
  • Automate and maintain high-throughput data pipelines
Typical background
Experience in backend developmentFamiliarity with hardware development processes

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonAPI DesignDistributed SystemsData PipelinesDatabase SystemsHardware Development Processes

Preferred

ReactVueAngular

Stack & domain

PythonApi DesignDistributed SystemsData PipelinesDatabase SystemsTool IntegrationAi ToolsCollaborationFast-paced EnvironmentFeedback-drivenWillingness To LearnHardware DevelopmentBackend Development

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

The Hardware Accelerate team develops technology that enables rapid innovation across WHOOP’s Hardware organization. By creating cutting-edge tools and systems, we streamline workflows and provide real-time insights to engineers, ensuring efficient and high-quality hardware development. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will design and implement tools that integrate seamlessly with hardware processes, delivering impactful solutions to WHOOP’s engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Design and build backend solutions to support hardware development, bringing data to those who need it with robust backend systems.
  • Create tools that integrate with hardware equipment like environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, and other engineering devices.
  • Develop APIs and services to enhance connectivity across hardware workflows.
  • Automate and maintain high-throughput data pipelines to provide real-time insights to engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional hardware teams to identify and address pain points in development workflows.
  • Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with WHOOP’s mission to deliver innovative hardware solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • Proficiency in Python for backend development, with experience designing APIs and building distributed systems.
  • Experience with data pipelines, database systems, and tool integration for hardware workflows.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.
  • Interest in or exposure to hardware development processes, with a willingness to learn.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership.
  • 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.
  • Bonus: experience building front-end applications using frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.

Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework https://engineering.prod.whoop.com/careerframework.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000- $175,000. 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. 

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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