WHOOP

Software Engineer II (Backend, Health Records)

WHOOP$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of backend system and API development experience in production settings.
  • Proficiency with backend technologies like Java, relational databases (e.g., Postgres), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
  • Experience designing data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and validation.
  • Knowledge of API design principles.
  • Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as FHIR and CDA.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on iterative delivery.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to leveraging AI tools to enhance work quality.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of backend systems for processing health data from various sources.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines to clean and structure health record data for use.
  • Develop secure and scalable APIs that provide access to health data for different systems.
  • Implement best practices for data privacy and security when handling sensitive health information.
  • Collaborate with product, data science, and engineering teams to derive new health insights.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure system quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Wellness programs promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the design and development of backend systems for ingesting and processing health record data from external sources (e.g., EHRs, third-party health platforms)
  • Build and support robust data pipelines to clean, normalize, and structure health record data for reliable downstream consumption
  • Develop and maintain secure, scalable APIs and services that expose health record data to internal systems and member-facing features
  • Apply best practices for data privacy, security, and access control when working with sensitive health data
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and engineering teams to unlock new health insights and capabilities
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems
Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years of experience building backend systems and APIs in production environments
  • Experience working with backend technologies such as Java (or similar), relational databases (e.g., Postgres), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
  • Familiarity with designing and working with data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation of structured or semi-structured data
  • Understanding of API design principles
  • Exposure to healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, CDA) or integrating with external health data sources
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down technical tasks and deliver iteratively
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
  • 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.

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
Learn more about WHOOP
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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