Sensor Intelligence Engineer, WHOOP
Tools & Validation
$125-175k
+ Equity
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$125-175k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in applied mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of industry or research experience in signal processing and/or machine learning
- Ability to work with time-series data; familiarity with core signal processing concepts (filters, spectral analysis/FFT, peak detection, windowing)
- Domain exposure to wearable biosignals and real-world noise and artifacts
- Experience developing back-end tools for data processing and analysis
- Proficiency in C and/or Python programming languages
- Solid grounding in statistical inference (e.g., study design, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, bootstrapping), with the ability to choose appropriate methods and articulate trade-offs
- Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc
- Strong communication skills with a track record of concise, visual storytelling and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and adapt to changing requirements while consistently producing high-quality reports within tight deadlines
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS)
- Experience querying data in modern data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake)
- 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
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives
- As a Sensor Intelligence Engineer at WHOOP, you will be part of a cross-functional team composed of DSP, Apparel & Accessories, WHOOP Labs, Firmware, and Data Science
- You will work on the core, fundamental features at WHOOP
- This role is tasked with solving the technically challenging problem of extracting physiological information from noisy sensor data, while enhancing diagnostic tools and control methodologies
- Collaborate closely with Data Science and Research teams to enhance user metrics by developing innovative and creative algorithms
- Partner with WHOOP Labs to plan data collections, define acceptance criteria, and assess algorithm readiness for real-world deployment
- Validate wearable technology in clinical settings, analyze biomedical data, and prepare comprehensive reports for cross-functional teams
- Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of algorithms across our diverse user population, addressing issues related to data quality
- Contribute to ongoing research efforts and explore new features to improve the overall performance of our products
- Help establish standards and workflows for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development
- Participate in software development, debugging, and validation processes to ensure code and results are production-ready
- Utilize expertise in signal processing and time-series analysis to analyze biosensor systems and optimize their performance
- Create and implement mathematical models and machine learning algorithms for processing large-scale data and extracting valuable insights
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.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
- 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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