Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Low-Power Wearables

Whoop; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

WHOOP in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Embedded Engineer to join the Software Organization. You will develop firmware in C for in-house devices, collaborate with Hardware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing and Product teams, and ensure low-power, reliable performance across platforms.

Requirements include 5+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++, ARM Cortex, RTOS knowledge, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers equity and benefits, with relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience with RTOS and BLE technologies is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test firmware in C for WHOOP’s product line with low-power optimizations.
• Own complex firmware features ensuring performance, power, and reliability goals.
• Debug and resolve issues across software, hardware, manufacturing, and system integration.
• Define, write, and maintain clear technical requirements and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure clarity and correctness.
• Design and improve firmware self-tests, validation tools, CI workflows, and internal development tools.
• Support electrical development by evaluating components and drivers.
• Mentor teammates on design, implementation, and debugging.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, power efficiency, stability, and reliability.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

ARM Cortex 32-bit

Hardware debugging tools

RTOS experience

System-level design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD workflows

Oscilloscopes & multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

WHOOP in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Embedded Engineer to join the Software Organization. You will develop firmware in C for in-house devices, collaborate with Hardware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing and Product teams, and ensure low-power, reliable performance across platforms.

Requirements include 5+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++, ARM Cortex, RTOS knowledge, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers equity and benefits, with relocation support if needed.