RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Guiding and managing a team of engineers responsible for developing and maintaining internal capabilities
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Drive the technical roadmap and execution for Business Systems, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and aligned with company goals
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and integrations that support core business functions
- Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and operational monitoring
- Act as a player-coach by contributing technically when needed, while ensuring the team’s overall delivery and growth
- Advocate for and prioritize automation and process improvements to increase efficiency across WHOOP
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an engineering management role
- Strong technical background in backend engineering, with proficiency in a modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go)
- Experience with APIs, integrations, and business systems workflows
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed system design
- Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders across business and technical teams to drive alignment and execution
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization
- 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
