Director of Hardware Product Compliance

Whoop•Boston, MA

4d•$210,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is seeking a Director of Hardware Product Compliance to lead global compliance and certification efforts and ensure products meet applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards across international markets. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to support predictable product launches, long-term regulatory integrity, and global market access. As WHOOP expands globally, this director will design, scale, and mature the product compliance function, including the systems, processes, and team needed to support a growing and increasingly complex product portfolio. The role works closely with product, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to embed compliance into the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization, balancing innovation, speed, and regulatory rigor. The role is based at WHOOP’s Boston, Massachusetts office. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary. Compensation for this full-time position includes a U.S. base salary range of $210,000–$245,000, benefits, and an equity package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of experience in product compliance, safety engineering, or regulatory affairs, including leadership experience in a growing or global product organization.
Strong working knowledge of international compliance standards and regulatory frameworks, such as UL, CE, FCC, and IEC.
Proven success managing certification programs across multiple products and geographies.
Experience working in environments with evolving processes and increasing scale.
Familiarity with structured risk assessment and product safety methodologies.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to present clearly to senior leadership.
Strategic and pragmatic mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated passion for developing people and building durable organizational capabilities.
Must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work from WHOOP’s Boston, Massachusetts office.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve WHOOP’s global product compliance and safety strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for consistent compliance execution across product lines and regions.
Lead certification and regulatory programs across multiple product lines, from early development through mass production and global launch.
Integrate compliance milestones into product roadmaps to support reliable, on-time market entry.
Serve as the primary contact for international regulatory authorities, notified bodies, and certification partners.
Maintain practical expertise in global regulations, standards, certifications, and emerging compliance trends.
Define, oversee, and participate in structured risk assessment and mitigation practices, including DFMEA and related methodologies.
Embed product safety and compliance considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
Partner with engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, legal, and go-to-market teams to integrate compliance early in design and decision-making.
Guide regulatory tradeoffs balancing innovation, cost, schedule, and risk.
Lead compliance reviews, ensure readiness for OK2Ship, and provide concise, actionable updates to senior leadership.
Translate complex regulatory and technical information into clear, business-relevant insights.
Improve and scale compliance processes, tools, and documentation for a growing and increasingly complex product portfolio.
Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across global compliance operations.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance organization.
Develop organizational capability in product safety, certification, and regulatory execution to support long-term needs.
Represent product compliance in product development milestones and strategic planning discussions.
Advise on regulatory risk, product safety, and global market readiness.