Director of Hardware Product Compliance

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Director of Hardware Product Compliance to lead global regulatory and safety programs across product lines. You will define the strategy, establish governance, and partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to embed compliance early in the product lifecycle.

You will oversee certification programs, manage regulatory authorities and partners, and continuously evolve processes to ensure timely market access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in product compliance, safety engineering, or regulatory affairs with leadership exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of international compliance standards (UL, CE, FCC, IEC) and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience operating in evolving processes and scaling environments.
• Familiarity with structured risk assessment and product safety methodologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for senior leadership.
• Strategic, pragmatic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for developing people and building durable organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve global product compliance and safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance models, standards, and best practices for cross‑region compliance.
• Lead certification and regulatory programs across multiple product lines from development to mass production.
• Ensure compliance milestones are integrated into product roadmaps for on‑time market entry.
• Serve as primary point of contact with international regulatory authorities, notified bodies, and certification partners.
• Maintain current expertise on global regulations, standards, certifications, and trends.
• Define and participate in structured risk assessment and mitigation practices (DFMEA and related).
• Embed product safety and compliance considerations throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, legal, and GTM teams to integrate compliance early in design.
• Provide guidance on regulatory tradeoffs balancing innovation, cost, and risk.
• Lead compliance reviews and updates to senior leadership for OK2Ship readiness.
• Translate complex regulatory/technical information into clear business insights.
• Improve and scale compliance processes, tools, and documentation.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement across global operations.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing compliance organization.
• Develop capability in product safety, certification, and regulatory execution.
• Represent compliance in product milestones and strategic planning discussions.
• Serve as trusted advisor on regulatory risk and market readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory affairs

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

UL/CE/FCC/IEC standards

Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Director of Hardware Product Compliance to lead global compliance and certification efforts, ensuring our products meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards across international markets. This role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and is critical to enabling predictable product launches, long‑term regulatory integrity, and global market access.

As WHOOP continues to expand its global footprint, this is a unique opportunity to design, scale, and mature our product compliance function. You’ll build the systems, processes, and team needed to support a growing and increasingly complex portfolio. Working closely with product, engineering, operations, and executive leadership, you’ll embed compliance into the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization – balancing innovation, speed, and regulatory rigor in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and evolve WHOOP’s global product compliance and safety strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long‑term growth plans.

• Establish governance models, standards, and best practices to drive 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.

• Ensure compliance milestones are integrated into product roadmaps to support reliable and on‑time market entry.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with international regulatory authorities, notified bodies, and certification partners.

• Maintain current, practical expertise on global regulations, standards, certifications, and emerging compliance trends.

• Define, oversee and participate in structured risk assessment and mitigation practices, including DFMEA and related methodologies.

• Ensure product safety and compliance considerations are embedded throughout the full product lifecycle.

• Partner closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, legal, and go‑to‑market teams to integrate compliance early in design and decision‑making.

• Provide clear guidance on regulatory tradeoffs that balance innovation, cost, schedule, and risk.

• Lead compliance reviews and ensure readiness for OK2Ship; deliver 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 to support 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 the product compliance function in product development milestones and strategic planning discussions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory risk, product safety, and global market readiness.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 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 (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, IEC).Proven success managing certification programs across multiple products and geographies.

• Experience operating in environments with evolving processes and increasing scale.

• Familiarity with structured risk assessment and product safety methodologies.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior leadership.

• Strategic, pragmatic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Demonstrated passion for developing people and building durable organizational capabilities.

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.

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.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long‑term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long‑term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is$210,000 - $245,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job‑related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

• In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package..

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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