Senior Technical Program Manager, Core Algorithm

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Stock options

WHOOP membership

Medical/dental/vision, life & DI

Wellness stipend

Sleep program bonus

Job summary

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution across the Core Algorithm Development team in Boston. You will partner with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware and software teams, product managers, and validation to deliver physiological algorithms powering WHOOP’s member experience.

You will drive roadmap planning, model development through validation and release, building scalable processes for high-quality, predictable releases.

Qualifications

• Experience managing algorithm development programs through full lifecycle: planning, development, validation, integration, release.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for executive updates and roadmap planning.
• Experience with physiological sensing, wearables, ML systems or data-driven products is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional planning, execution, and delivery of complex algorithm programs.
• Establish scalable development processes for multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinate validation efforts, testing strategies, and release readiness.
• Develop program reporting and executive visibility on progress, risks, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning, execution and release management.
• Collaborate with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, and product management.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Executive updates

AI tools usage

Stakeholder management

Technical software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Biomedical/ Electrical Engineering, Data Science or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• WHOOP is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead execution across our Core Algorithm Development team. In this role, you will partner closely with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, product management, and validation teams to deliver the physiological algorithms that power WHOOP’s member experience
• You will drive cross-functional planning, execution, and delivery of complex algorithm programs while establishing scalable development processes that enable high-quality, predictable releases
• This role is focused on operational excellence across algorithm development—from roadmap planning and model development through validation, integration, and release—ensuring our teams can efficiently deliver industry-leading physiological insights
• Lead program management for the Core Algorithm Development team, driving execution of algorithm initiatives that power WHOOP’s core product experiences
• Partner with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, product managers, and validation teams to define program plans, milestones, dependencies, and release schedules
• Establish and continuously improve development processes for algorithm development, validation, integration, and release, enabling predictable execution across multiple concurrent programs
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product and quality to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, deliverables, and timelines
• Identify technical and program risks early, proactively driving mitigation plans and helping teams navigate changing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments
• Coordinate algorithm validation efforts, ensuring appropriate data availability, testing strategies, performance evaluation, and release readiness
• Develop clear program reporting, executive communications, and operational metrics that provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs
• Champion continuous improvement across planning, execution, and release management processes to improve velocity, quality, and predictability across the Sensor Intelligence organization
• Foster strong collaboration across technical teams while creating an environment that enables engineers to focus on delivering high-impact work

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
• Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
• Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you’re eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
• WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
• Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
• It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
• Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities while driving alignment across highly technical teams
• Experience managing algorithm development programs through the full development lifecycle, including planning, development, validation, integration, and release
• Strong understanding of modern engineering development processes, release management, dependency management, and technical program execution
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical work into clear program plans and executive updates
• Experience working with physiological sensing, wearable technologies, machine learning systems, or data-driven products is preferred
• Experience partnering with algorithm development, machine learning, data science, or software engineering teams to deliver complex technical products
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity across program management activities, including planning, documentation, analysis, and communication, while ensuring AI-assisted outputs meet the same high standards for accuracy, quality, and responsible use as personal contributions
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives