Technical - Standard Software; Virtual Final

Position: Technical - Standard Software (Virtual Final)
Software Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate)
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Hardware Accelerate team, which builds the software platform that enables and enhances hardware and embedded development. This team’s work is critical to delivering robust systems that streamline internal workflows and empower engineers to focus on breakthroughs in product and  this role, you will have both technical and people management responsibilities.

On the technical side, you’ll work closely with embedded engineering teams and internal stakeholders to refine requirements and scope scalable solutions. You’ll support the team in shaping technical designs, architecture, and operational best practices, helping maintain high standards for reliability, flexibility, security, and user sentiment. On the people side, you’ll lead and mentor a team of hardware-oriented software engineers by providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth.

You’ll be instrumental in promoting a positive, high-performance culture grounded in innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building platforms that integrate with embedded and hardware systems and initiatives

Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support those hardware development-focused initiatives

Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand embedded and hardware development needs and translate them into scalable systems

Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes

Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth

Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth

Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learningQUALIFICATIONSExperience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management

Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment

Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership

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 contributionsPREFERREDExperience leading software teams working with hardware and embedded systems

Experience or background in or knowledge of electrical and embedded systems

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

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices…