Senior Hardware Engineering Project Manager, WHOOP
$130-185k
+ equity
More information about location
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130-185k
+ equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in hardware development
- 5+ years of industry experience managing complex hardware development projects, ideally in consumer electronics
- Launched at least one hardware product with cross-functional dependencies, either as an engineer or project manager
- Experience coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and global partners
- Working knowledge of hardware lead-times and electrical development workflows
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of our next generation WHOOP devices
- In this role, you will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative teams to deliver new WHOOP hardware on time and at scale. You will be a vital part of the growing Hardware EPM team
- Lead and align multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Sensors and Manufacturing, to deliver new WHOOP hardware products
- Manage complex integrated projects from kickoff through launch, keeping in mind performance, schedule, and cost goals
- Create and manage detailed project schedules based on WHOOP’s goals, balancing timelines, resources, and risks
- Lead the project team through strategic and tactical shifts by driving clarity and alignment
- Lead the execution of development builds from Prototype through DVT with internal and external partners
- Drive prioritization and planning of test activities with the Technical Leads, from focused design-of-experiments (DOEs) to large-scale beta tests
- Own and evolve the risks and issues framework, ensuring effective mitigation strategies and transparent reporting to stakeholders
- Communicate project updates and drive key decisions at the executive level
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
- 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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