What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (Backend) position at WHOOP?
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 hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our Hardware team, where you will contribute to WHOOP's advanced hardware solutions. As a critical member of this team, you will drive the design, development, and optimization of software systems that interact and validate the 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 :
- Architect, develop and optimize software systems for hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including embedded engineers, hardware engineers, product managers, and data scientists, to align development efforts with roadmap goals.
- Implement and debug software that works with low-power embedded systems, ensuring high performance and low latency.
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure system stability, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in embedded systems to drive continuous innovation in hardware development.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Learn more about our Software Org 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.
