Senior Embedded Engineer

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.

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to drive the development and optimization of the hardware systems behind our cutting-edge wearable technology.  As a critical member of this team, you will drive the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems that power WHOOP’s devices, ensuring they meet the high standards of reliability and performance our members expect. Your expertise will directly impact WHOOP’s ability to innovate and deliver transformative experiences.

• Develop and optimize hardware systems for low-power, resource-constrained embedded environments, ensuring efficient and reliable device performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and support the integration of sensors, communication modules, and power management systems.
• Design, prototype, and test hardware components to ensure quality, scalability, and functionality align with product goals.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across the hardware stack, leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Support the selection and validation of electronic components, ensuring reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE for seamless connectivity.
• Conduct hardware performance analysis and testing to meet stringent power and reliability requirements for wearable devices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure robust design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in embedded hardware development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality hardware for commercial products.
• Mastery of programming languages like Python, and familiarity with C, C++ or other scripting languages.
• Experience working with microcontrollers, RTOS, and peripheral interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE.
• Understanding of low-power design and optimization techniques for battery-powered devices.
• Strong debugging skills with tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for developing innovative solutions in the wearable or IoT space.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• 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.

Learn more about our engineering teams and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.