Senior Embedded Engineer, WHOOP
$155-245k
+ Equity package
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Wearable health and fitness devices
Job no longer available
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$155-245k
+ Equity package
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field or foreign degree equivalent and 6 months experience with developing and debugging embedded hardware and software systems
- 6 months of experience with programming languages (Python or similar); 6 months of experience with C, C++ or other scripting language
- 6 months of experience working with microcontrollers, RTOS, and peripheral interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE
- 6 months of experience with low-power design and optimization techniques for battery-powered devices
- 6 months of experience with debugging using tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar equipment
- 6 months of experience solving problems and developing innovative solutions in the wearable or IoT space
- 6 months of experience effectively communicating across technical and non-technical teams
- 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
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to drive the development and optimization of the hardware systems behind our cutting-edge wearable technology
- As a critical member of this team, you will drive the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems that power WHOOP’s devices, ensuring they meet the high standards of reliability and performance our members expect
- Your expertise will directly impact WHOOP’s ability to innovate and deliver transformative experiences
- Drive the development and optimization of the hardware systems behind our cutting-edge wearable technology
- Develop and optimize hardware systems for low-power, resource-constrained embedded environments, ensuring efficient and reliable device performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and support the integration of sensors, communication modules, and power management systems
- Design, prototype, and test hardware components to ensure quality, scalability, and functionality align with product goals
- Debug and resolve complex issues across the hardware stack, leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies
- Support the selection and validation of electronic components, ensuring reliability and performance in real-world conditions
- Contribute to the development and optimization of communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE for seamless connectivity
- Conduct hardware performance analysis and testing to meet stringent power and reliability requirements for wearable devices
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure robust design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) processes
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Mar 2026
$575m
SERIES G
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Total funding: $979.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
- Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
- Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
- Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
- It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
- Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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