Software Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate)

• 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 hardware
• In 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
• 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 learning

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.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects
• 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
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership
• Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management
• Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment
• 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
• Experience leading software teams working with hardware and embedded systems
• Experience or background in or knowledge of electrical and embedded systems