Hey! I’m Kevin Polackal, and for the past 8 months I’ve had the chance to dive into the world of health and wearable technology as a Backend Software Engineer co-op at WHOOP. From my first PR to today, these months have marked a huge period of growth, and I’m writing this post to share why WHOOP is such a special place to work.
Internships and Co-ops at WHOOP are more than working on temporary projects - they give students the chance to ship real work, explore new technologies, and see their impact firsthand. In the reflections that follow, two interns share their journeys: one as a college SWE intern building core product features, and another as a high school SWE intern who transformed an idea into a redesigned engineering blog. Together, their stories highlight how WHOOP empowers interns and co-ops of all backgrounds to learn, build, and belong.