Software Engineer II (Quality)

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

As an SDET II, you will own the design and implementation of automated testing solutions across features and services. You will play a key role in improving test frameworks, increasing system reliability, and driving quality best practices across the team.

This role is suited for engineers who can work independently, contribute to system-level quality improvements, and influence testing strategy. You’ll tackle hard testing problems, eliminate flakiness, influence architecture for testability, and raise the quality bar across teams. If you love writing real code, thinking in systems, and instilling quality as a shared principle —this role is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test solutions and/or tooling

• Extend and improve test frameworks to enhance reliability, maintainability, and performance

• Translate product requirements into comprehensive and effective test strategies

• Ensure test code is clean, reusable, and aligned with engineering best practices

Quality Engineering

• Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively address them

• Advocate for and implement best practices in testing and quality

• Reduce flaky tests and improve CI/CD pipeline stability

• Contribute to reducing technical debt in test infrastructure

Scoping & Execution

• Independently scope, plan, and execute testing efforts for projects

• Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure features are testable

• Deliver high-quality test solutions with minimal oversight

Operational Excellence

• Debug complex issues across test and application layers

• Instrument systems and tests to provide meaningful quality metrics

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and uphold quality standards

• Communicate trade-offs between speed, coverage, and reliability

• Share learnings and improvements with the broader team

Mentorship & Influence

• Provide guidance and code review feedback to other engineers

• Contribute to team-wide improvements in testing practices and tooling

• Help elevate overall quality standards within the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of experience in software development, test automation, or related field

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or Java are a plus)

• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD systems (Appium is a plus)

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.

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.