Data Scientist, WHOOP
Women's Health
4+ days a week in office
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
4+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field
- 1+ years of full-time professional experience in a related area
- 2+ years experience applying advanced machine learning and statistical techniques
- Strong python programming skills and substantial experience with scientific python packages
- A strong interest in improving health and well-being through wearable technology
- Preferred Qualification: Experience working with processed physiological time series data such as that from PPG, ECG, or EEG sensors
- Preferred Qualification: Experience deploying services and maintaining live code through logging and monitoring within a production environment
- Preferred Qualification: Knowledge of women’s health and physiology, including reproductive health, menstrual cycles, and related biometrics
- Preferred Qualification: Knowledge of software development processes and the software lifecycle
What the job involves
- As a Data Scientist on our Women’s Health team, you will develop algorithmic features and metrics that impact Women’s health initiatives
- By leveraging various data sources to combine WHOOP data with “gold standard” truth data, as well as drawing upon clinical theory and evidence, you will work with a team of data scientists to design, train, deploy, and maintain machine learning algorithms to provide insights to members on a wide range of topics
- As part of our production data science team, you’ll work with MLOps engineers to create and maintain robust services that host data science algorithms
- Develop statistical and machine learning models to solve complex problems with data of varying structures
- Conduct research on specific health and physiological problems and integrate clinical research into the development of algorithms
- Productionize models and algorithms, monitor production service in the field
- Work with software engineers and MLOps engineers to stand up production backend applications in Python that pass data through inference pipelines
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
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 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company values
- Our work is grounded in research, design, and privacy
- At WHOOP, the best idea wins
- We have a bias for action
- We operate at the intersection of high intensity and high humility
- Our differences are a source of strength
- We are obsessed with the member experience
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WHOOP
- Under the umbrella of Inclusivity & Belonging, WHOOP operates a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including; Black at WHOOP, WHOOP GOOP (LGBTQ+), Women of WHOOP, Veterans & Military personnel, Adapt (Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together), and Wise (Women In Science & Engineering) .
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