Senior Embedded Engineer

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to develop and test firmware for our product line. You will work with Hardware, Signal Processing, Mobile, and Manufacturing teams to deliver secure, power-efficient firmware platforms, enabling 24/7 connectivity with our apps.

You will own complex features, write clear requirements, and participate in code reviews while mentoring teammates. The role is based in Boston, MA, with opportunities to influence device performance and reliability across our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve ambiguous issues independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience mentoring and collaborating across teams.
• Strong experience with electronics debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Proficient with device driver development and 32-bit RISC architectures such as ARM Cortex.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, with proficiency in reading schematics and hardware specifications.
• Experience working with operating systems (OS) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Strong understanding of system communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, USART/UART, and BLE.
• Experience with version control using git and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing for embedded systems.
• Experience with Agile software development practices.
• Experience working on high-volume consumer electronics products preferred.
• Willingness to act as both a team player and a technical leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test firmware in C for WHOOP’s product line, including features optimized for low-power performance.
• Take ownership of complex firmware features and ensure they meet performance, power, and reliability goals.
• Debug and resolve challenging issues across software, hardware, manufacturing, and system integration.
• Define, write, and maintain clear technical requirements and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure clarity, correctness, and adherence to coding standards.
• Design and improve firmware self-tests, validation tools, CI workflows, and internal development tools.
• Support electrical development by evaluating components, bringing up drivers, and contributing to hardware design discussions.
• Leverage AI as a development tool and share learnings with the team.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Signal Processing, Mobile, and Manufacturing teams to validate designs and refine interfaces.
• Mentor teammates by providing guidance on design, implementation, and debugging.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, power efficiency, stability, and reliability across the firmware platform.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded

ARM Cortex

RTOS

Git & CI/CD

Unit/Integration Testing

BLE I2C SPI UART

Schematic Reading

Debugging Tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic Analyzers

Power Supplies

Job description

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

WHOOP is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Embedded Engineer to join our Software Organization as part of the Embedded Engineering team. You will work with Hardware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing and Product teams to develop and deliver against Hardware and Software roadmaps. The Embedded team’s mission is to build and deploy stable, accurate, and power efficient firmware platforms for all our in house developed devices via a seamless 24/7 connection and interaction between our mobile apps.

At Whoop, the Embedded team is at the intersection of the Hardware and Software domains, bridging the gap between the physical and the digital world. As a Senior Embedded Engineer you will collaborate with a diverse group of the industry’s best and brightest engineers in supporting current products, as well as developing new cutting edge products that help our members achieve their health and fitness goals with industry leading monitoring and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and test firmware in C for WHOOP’s product line, including features optimized for low-power performance.

• Take ownership of complex firmware features and ensure they meet performance, power, and reliability goals.

• Debug and resolve challenging issues across software, hardware, manufacturing, and system integration.

• Define, write, and maintain clear technical requirements and documentation.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure clarity, correctness, and adherence to coding standards.

• Design and improve firmware self-tests, validation tools, CI workflows, and internal development tools.

• Support electrical development by evaluating components, bringing up drivers, and contributing to hardware design discussions.

• Leverage AI as a development tool and share learnings with the team.

• Collaborate with Electrical, Signal Processing, Mobile, and Manufacturing teams to validate designs and refine interfaces.

• Mentor teammates by providing guidance on design, implementation, and debugging.

• Identify opportunities to improve performance, power efficiency, stability, and reliability across the firmware platform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve ambiguous issues independently.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience mentoring and collaborating across teams.

• Strong experience with electronics debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.

• Proficient with device driver development and 32-bit RISC architectures such as ARM Cortex.

• Proficient in C/C++ programming.

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, with proficiency in reading schematics and hardware specifications.

• Experience working with operating systems (OS) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Strong understanding of system communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, USART/UART, and BLE.

• Experience with version control using git and modern CI/CD workflows.

• Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing for embedded systems.

• Experience with Agile software development practices.

• Experience working on high-volume consumer electronics products preferred.

• Willingness to act as both a team player and a technical leader.

Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework. Also check out our AI studio blog here.

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$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.

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.

Learn more about WHOOP.