Senior Android Engineer (Hardware Accelerate)

WhoopBoston, MA
$150,000 - $215,000Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Hardware Accelerate team, focusing on Android development. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize Android modules that interact with embedded systems at the core of WHOOP products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation in wearable technology. Your work will directly contribute to the seamless integration of hardware and software, enabling WHOOP members to unlock their full potential.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development, with strong experience designing APIs and SDKs.
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, including data pipelines, stream processing, and database optimization.
  • Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols preferred.
  • Experience working with or integrating hardware development tools and workflows.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, set best practices, and mentor team members.
  • Ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and innovation.
  • Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US government issued security clearance is required, and only US Citizens are eligible for such security clearances.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of Android systems that integrate with WHOOP hardware and firmware.
  • Build and optimize mobile data pipelines to process hardware and physiological data in near real time.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for system performance improvements and process optimization.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system accessibility, reliability, and fault tolerance.
  • Mentor teammates by sharing technical expertise, guiding architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Ensure operational excellence by maintaining high standards for security, performance, and system reliability.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Meaningful equity
  • Generous equity package
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