Embedded Engineer

Whoop • Boston, MA

1d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives through continuous monitoring, actionable insights, and personalized coaching. WHOOP is hiring an Embedded Engineer I to join the Embedded Engineering team within the Software organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development of stable, accurate, and power-efficient firmware platforms that power WHOOP devices and enable seamless interaction between hardware, firmware, and mobile applications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing, and Product teams while learning from experienced engineers and growing toward greater technical ownership and independence.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US government issued security clearance is required, and only US Citizens are eligible for such security clearances.
• Bachelor’s degree or current pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of embedded software development experience through internships, academic projects, research, or industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and foundational knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Familiarity with Git, testing methodologies, debugging techniques, and development tools such as Jira.
• Exposure to operating systems and/or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Ability to use electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers for debugging and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ across WHOOP’s product portfolio.
• Support the development and debugging process using software tools, hardware instrumentation, and electronic test equipment.
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests to improve firmware reliability, stability, and performance.
• Contribute to firmware architecture, documentation, and code quality initiatives, including requirements, design specifications, and coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues spanning embedded software, hardware, peripherals, and communication interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and cross-functional technical discussions while continuously improving engineering practices and development workflows.
• Contribute to efforts that optimize embedded resource utilization, power efficiency, and device stability.
• Leverage AI tools responsibly as part of the software development lifecycle to improve productivity, learning, and engineering effectiveness.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity
• Consistent pay practices
• Generous equity package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level