Software Development Engineer in Test, WHOOP
Wearable health and fitness devices
Job no longer available
Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of quality assurance experience in both automation and manual testing
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or Robot Framework
- Experience in IoT testing from a user perspective
- Demonstrated ability to work with individual contributors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
What the job involves
- As a SDET II (Software Development Engineer in Test), you will be responsible for designing and implementing automated test frameworks and tools for our wearable devices and mobile applications
- You will work closely with the development team to ensure that our products are thoroughly tested and meet the highest quality standards
- You will also be responsible for analyzing test results, identifying and reporting issues, and driving continuous improvements in our testing processes
- This role reports to the Director of QA
- Develop/expand test frameworks and tools for wearable devices and mobile applications
- Participate in end-to-end testing processes with a focus on automation, adhering to testing philosophies and best practices
- Work closely with the development team to ensure that test cases are integrated into the software development life cycle
- Contribute to setting goals and performance metrics for the QA team, identifying trends and patterns to proactively address potential quality issues before they reach users
- Create tooling to assist in testing, mocking user data and enabling a diverse set of scenarios and states for feature testing
- Analyze test results, identify and report issues, and work with the development team to resolve them
- Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Software Development, Product, Data Science, Firmware, Signal Processing to set requirements and make sure they are testable and automatable
- Work on ways to more efficiently procure and test with end to end data sets
- Working with our infrastructure team to be able to support data intensive tests efficiently
- Leverage technologies suited for verifying systems and procedures for traceability
- Mentor and train other members of the testing team
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
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
Articles
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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