Director of Automated Test Engineering, WHOOP
Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering for consumer electronics, with a focus on moderate to high-volume production
- Proven experience leading engineering teams with strong mentorship and management skills
- Proficient in object-oriented programming (e.g., C++, C#) and scripting languages (e.g., Python)
- Deep understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and tools
- Familiarity with version control systems such as GIT
- Experience with communication protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, USB, and BLE
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners in a CM/JDM model
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
What the job involves
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives
- WHOOP is seeking a Director of Automated Test Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of calibration and test systems across our global manufacturing sites.
- This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and reliability from initial prototyping through mass production.
- You will partner cross-functionally with Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and factory teams, while managing and mentoring a team of engineers to design and deliver robust, scalable test infrastructure
- Develop and drive the end-to-end strategy for calibration and automated test engineering at WHOOP, supporting builds from prototyping through to mass production
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems, including hardware and software components, system validation, and data visualization
- Own the deployment of in-line and end-of-line test systems across global manufacturing partners, ensuring system reliability and scalability
- Partner closely with product design teams to implement Design for Test (DFT) principles early in the development lifecycle
- Analyze test data, conduct root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions to continuously improve test performance and yield
- Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical growth, project execution, and career development
- Lead DOE and failure analysis efforts to resolve manufacturing test-related issues efficiently and effectively
- Provide regular updates on project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders across engineering and operations
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 HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
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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