Lead Embedded Firmware Engineering for Wearables

WHOOP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

18 weeks parental leave

Stock options

WHOOP membership

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

Wellness stipend $500 annually

Sleep bonus $100/month

Office in Boston - rooftop views

Job summary

WHOOP is hiring an Embedded Engineering Manager to build and lead a new embedded team for a next-gen wearable. The role blends technical leadership with people management, guiding firmware from prototype to production in a multi-disciplinary environment with Product, Design, Hardware, and Quality.

You will mentor staff, manage contract vs full-time engineers, shape delivery cadence, and collaborate with senior engineers on architecture while hands-on when needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with an RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar).
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development in C or C++.
• Experience as an engineering manager or team lead responsible for mentorship, feedback, and career development.

Skills

RTOS experience

Firmware leadership

C/C++

Communication

Mentorship

Planning in ambiguity

AI tooling

Production firmware

Tools

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

Job description

WHOOP is hiring an Embedded Engineering Manager to build and lead a new embedded team for a next-gen wearable. The role blends technical leadership with people management, guiding firmware from prototype to production in a multi-disciplinary environment with Product, Design, Hardware, and Quality.

You will mentor staff, manage contract vs full-time engineers, shape delivery cadence, and collaborate with senior engineers on architecture while hands-on when needed.