Android Engineer, WHOOP
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Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java with prior experience developing Android applications
- Familiarity with Android development tools and frameworks such as Android Studio, Jetpack, and Gradle
- Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party libraries
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Passion for learning and adapting to new technologies and development practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset
- Preferred: Knowledge of Bluetooth and experience working with hardware or wearables
- Preferred: Familiarity with MVVM architecture and dependency injection frameworks such as Dagger or Hilt
- Preferred: Experience with Agile development methodologiesPreferred: Understanding of accessibility best practices for mobile applications
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking an Android Engineer I specializing in Android development to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional experiences to our members
- In this role, you will collaborate with a team of talented engineers to build and optimize our Android application, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience
- This position is perfect for an engineer eager to grow their skills while making a measurable impact on the lives of WHOOP members
- Develop, test, and maintain new and existing features for the WHOOP Android application
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to industry best practices and WHOOP’s standards
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality
- Debug and resolve issues, continuously improving application performance and stabilityStay current with the latest Android development tools, trends, and technologies to inform and enhance WHOOP’s Android application
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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