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Location
Boston, MA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Business Systems & IT
Compensation
- $170K – $230K • Offers Equity
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 $170,000 - $230,000. 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.
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join the Business Systems team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in architecting, developing, and optimizing the backend infrastructure and user experiences that underpin WHOOP’s internal operations, enabling scale and efficiency across the organization. You’ll design, build and evolve critical services and integrations that support Supply & Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Order Management, Fulfillment & Logistics, Membership Services, and other business functions. This role is designed for a visionary backend engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and flexible systems, eager to tackle high-impact challenges, and committed to delivering user-centric solutions that pave the way for our growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set technical direction for critical domains within the Business Systems team, establishing an architecture and roadmap that balances immediate business priorities with long-term reliability, flexibility, and scale.
Architect, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and internal tools that connect business platforms, reduce manual work, and improve the accuracy and flow of data across systems.
Design and implement well-loved user experiences to interact with backend systems.
Partner with stakeholders across all of the teams mentioned above to understand critical workflows, identify opportunities for needle-moving improvement, and translate them into technical solutions.
Lead engineering efforts for complex technical initiatives from discovery through production rollout, coordinating dependencies across teams and vendors and measuring outcomes through operational efficiency, reliability, and user adoption.
Strengthen the security and resilience of business-critical systems through automated testing, observability, appropriate access controls, and improvements informed by production incidents.
Mentor engineers and elevate technical decision-making through hands-on development, thoughtful design and code reviews, and clear documentation that builds shared understanding and ownership.
Independently drive your agenda forward; this is a highly cross-functional role that needs broad trust and alignment in order to thrive. You must be skilled in driving this independently while also being able to move quickly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Experience delivering and operating production software for complex business workflows, with demonstrated technical leadership across multiple systems or teams.
Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs across custom software and third-party platforms, considering business value, security, reliability, and ongoing maintenance.
Deep expertise in designing APIs, working with relational databases, and integrating enterprise applications or cloud services, including managing data consistency, retries, and failure recovery.
Strong software engineering fundamentals and proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar)., with a track record of writing maintainable, well-tested code.
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple product domains, particularly in developing backend solutions for resilient, high-throughput data processing networks, task automation, and streamlined workflows to optimize business operations
Deep experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.
A strategic problem-solver with the ability to turn ambiguous business needs into practical technical plans and communicate decisions clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional partners through collaboration, sound technical judgment, and a focus on shared outcomes.
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.
Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.
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 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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $230KLocation
Boston, MA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Business Systems & IT
Compensation
- $170K – $230K • Offers Equity
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 $170,000 - $230,000. 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.
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join the Business Systems team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in architecting, developing, and optimizing the backend infrastructure and user experiences that underpin WHOOP’s internal operations, enabling scale and efficiency across the organization. You’ll design, build and evolve critical services and integrations that support Supply & Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Order Management, Fulfillment & Logistics, Membership Services, and other business functions. This role is designed for a visionary backend engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and flexible systems, eager to tackle high-impact challenges, and committed to delivering user-centric solutions that pave the way for our growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set technical direction for critical domains within the Business Systems team, establishing an architecture and roadmap that balances immediate business priorities with long-term reliability, flexibility, and scale.
Architect, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and internal tools that connect business platforms, reduce manual work, and improve the accuracy and flow of data across systems.
Design and implement well-loved user experiences to interact with backend systems.
Partner with stakeholders across all of the teams mentioned above to understand critical workflows, identify opportunities for needle-moving improvement, and translate them into technical solutions.
Lead engineering efforts for complex technical initiatives from discovery through production rollout, coordinating dependencies across teams and vendors and measuring outcomes through operational efficiency, reliability, and user adoption.
Strengthen the security and resilience of business-critical systems through automated testing, observability, appropriate access controls, and improvements informed by production incidents.
Mentor engineers and elevate technical decision-making through hands-on development, thoughtful design and code reviews, and clear documentation that builds shared understanding and ownership.
Independently drive your agenda forward; this is a highly cross-functional role that needs broad trust and alignment in order to thrive. You must be skilled in driving this independently while also being able to move quickly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Experience delivering and operating production software for complex business workflows, with demonstrated technical leadership across multiple systems or teams.
Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs across custom software and third-party platforms, considering business value, security, reliability, and ongoing maintenance.
Deep expertise in designing APIs, working with relational databases, and integrating enterprise applications or cloud services, including managing data consistency, retries, and failure recovery.
Strong software engineering fundamentals and proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar)., with a track record of writing maintainable, well-tested code.
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple product domains, particularly in developing backend solutions for resilient, high-throughput data processing networks, task automation, and streamlined workflows to optimize business operations
Deep experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.
A strategic problem-solver with the ability to turn ambiguous business needs into practical technical plans and communicate decisions clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and adapt in a fast-paced, data-informed environment
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional partners through collaboration, sound technical judgment, and a focus on shared outcomes.
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.
Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.
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 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.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok38
- Rippling36
- CVS Health30
- Affirm19
- JPMorganChase13
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software102
- Insurance16
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Investment & Asset Management5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend software developer jobs.
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and building RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Hands-on experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and query optimization
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and core services
- Understanding of microservices architecture, containerization with Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Backend Software Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to system scale
Recruiters and hiring managers look for scale signals on a backend resume. Quantify the throughput, request volume, or data size your systems handled. A resume that says 'designed APIs serving millions of daily requests' lands differently than one that just lists technologies.
Highlight depth in one language first
Backend listings often specify a primary language like Python, Go, Java, or Rust. Lead with your strongest language and show depth through project complexity, not breadth. Listing six languages at surface level raises more questions than it answers for technical reviewers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists backend software developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by stack before you apply
Backend roles vary widely by infrastructure: cloud-native on AWS or GCP, monolith-to-microservices migrations, or event-driven Kafka pipelines. Read job descriptions closely for the dominant stack and only apply where you have hands-on experience with the core tools listed.
Prepare a system design walkthrough you built
System design interviews are standard at mid-level and above. Prepare a real project you designed end-to-end, covering data modeling, service boundaries, failure modes, and tradeoffs. Practicing with a fictional system is less convincing than explaining decisions you actually made.
Negotiate with competing offer timing in mind
Backend engineers often have multiple processes running in parallel. If you receive an offer before a preferred process finishes, contact the other company to request an accelerated decision. Most technical recruiting teams will move up a final round if you're transparent about your timeline.
Backend Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most backend software developers?
The companies hiring the most backend software developers right now include TikTok, Rippling, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, and healthtech, though backend roles appear across virtually every industry with a digital product.
How many backend software developer jobs are remote?
About 67% of backend software developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Roles focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering tend to be the most likely to offer fully distributed arrangements, while positions tied to on-site data centers or hardware integrations skew toward in-person requirements.
How do you become a backend software developer?
Start by building a foundation in at least one server-side language such as Python, Java, or Go, then learn how relational databases and SQL work in practice. Build projects that expose an API, handle data persistence, and run on a cloud provider. Study system design fundamentals like caching, load balancing, and message queues, and contribute to open-source projects or build a portfolio that shows working systems, not just tutorials.
Can you get hired as a backend software developer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level backend roles exist, but you'll need to substitute experience with demonstrated project work. Build and deploy a real application end-to-end, including a database, a backend API, and a live URL. Contribute to open-source repositories to show collaboration skills. Many early-career candidates get hired after completing a structured internship or apprenticeship that produced production code, so target roles explicitly labeled junior or associate when you're starting out.
What does the backend software developer interview process look like?
Most backend interview processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering coding fundamentals and data structures. Candidates then complete a take-home or live coding exercise focused on problem-solving in their primary language. The final stage is usually a virtual on-site with rounds covering system design, behavioral questions, and sometimes a deep-dive into past projects. The full process typically takes several weeks from first contact to offer.
Where can I find and apply to backend software developer jobs?
You can find and apply to backend software developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your stack, experience level, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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