Senior Embedded Engineer
WHOOP
Boston, MA, USA
USD 150k-215k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and optimize hardware systems for low-power, resource-constrained embedded
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and support
- Design, prototype, and test hardware components to ensure quality, scalability, and
- Debug and resolve complex issues across the hardware stack, leveraging advanced
- Support the selection and validation of electronic components, ensuring reliability and
- Contribute to the development and optimization of communication interfaces such as
- Conduct hardware performance analysis and testing to meet stringent power and
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure robust design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
environments, ensuring efficient and reliable device performance.
the integration of sensors, communication modules, and power management systems.
functionality align with product goals.
diagnostic tools and methodologies.
performance in real-world conditions.
I2C, SPI, UART, and BLE for seamless connectivity.
reliability requirements for wearable devices.
and design-for-test (DFT) processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
- Mastery of programming languages like Python, and familiarity with C, C++ or other
- Experience working with microcontrollers, RTOS, and peripheral interfaces such as I2C,
- Understanding of low-power design and optimization techniques for battery-powered
- Strong debugging skills with tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for developing innovative solutions in the
- 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
of delivering high-quality hardware for commercial products.
scripting languages.
SPI, UART, and BLE.
devices.
equipment.
wearable or IoT space.
AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
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.
The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $215,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.