Embedded QA Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate)

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WHOOP in Boston, MA is seeking a Firmware QA Engineering Manager to lead the Hardware Accelerate team's foundation for firmware quality and scalability. You will mentor engineers across backend, iOS, and Android while shaping technical designs and best practices.

The role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management to promote innovation, psychological safety, and continuous learning in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on software developer with proven engineering management background.
• Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align tech and business needs.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with ownership culture.
• Commitment to leveraging AI tools in daily tasks while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of embedded, mobile, backend, and third-party services.
• Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for research-focused features.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate research needs into scalable systems.
• Manage third-party technology vendors and relationships.
• Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth.
• Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skills

Hands-on software developer

Engineering management

Software development

Testing and deployment

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Ownership and accountability

AI tools integration

Job description

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Firmware QA Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Hardware Accelerate team, which builds the technology foundation for quality of firmware development. This team’s work is critical to delivering robust systems that streamline internal workflows and empower engineers to focus on breakthroughs in development.

In this role, you will have both technical and people management responsibilities. On the technical side, you’ll work closely with product management and internal stakeholders to refine requirements and scope scalable solutions. You’ll support the team in shaping technical designs, architecture, and operational best practices, helping maintain high standards for reliability, flexibility, security, and user sentiment. On the people side, you’ll lead and mentor a cross-functional team of backend, iOS, and Android engineers by providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth. You’ll be instrumental in promoting a positive, high-performance culture grounded in innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building platforms the integrate across embedded, mobile, backend, and third party services that enable research initiatives
• Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support research-focused initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand research needs and translate them into scalable systems
• Manage third-party technology vendors and relationships
• Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes
• Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth
• Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth
• Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management
• Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership
• 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

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.

Benefits:

• In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.
• 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 $150,000 - $215,000. 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.

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.