Software Engineer II (Backend, Health Records)
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Whoop. Boston · full-time · $125,000–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build backend systems that bring health records from EHRs and other outside platforms into the product
- Create pipelines that clean, standardize and validate records so downstream systems can use them reliably
- Develop APIs and services that make health data available to internal systems and member features
- Protect sensitive records with appropriate privacy, security and access controls
- Review code, test changes and document systems while working with product, data science and engineering
What you bring
- You have two to four years building backend services and APIs used in production
- You have worked with Java or a comparable backend technology, relational databases and cloud infrastructure
- You understand API design and have experience with data ingestion, transformation or validation pipelines
- You have encountered healthcare data standards such as FHIR or CDA, or connected systems to external health data
Who this fits
This mid-level backend role suits someone who can deliver technical work iteratively and collaborate across product, data science and engineering. You’ll work onsite in Boston. The role also expects you to use AI tools in everyday work and maintain the quality of AI-assisted contributions.
From the employer
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 Software Engineer II (Backend, Health Records) to help build the systems that enable secure, scalable ingestion and utilization of health data. In this role, you will contribute to the infrastructure that connects external healthcare ecosystems with the WHOOP platform, transforming complex health records into meaningful, actionable insights. Your work will directly power personalized health experiences and expand WHOOP's ability to deliver long-term value to members.
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.
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