Embedded Engineer (IoT Hardware)

TL;DR

Embedded Engineer (IoT Hardware): Contributing to the development of stable, accurate, and power-efficient firmware platforms that power WHOOP devices with an accent on seamless interaction between hardware, firmware, and mobile applications. Focus on optimizing embedded resource utilization, power efficiency, and device stability.

Location: Must be based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA and be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Salary: $125,000-$145,000

Company

WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives through continuous monitoring, actionable insights, and personalized coaching.

What you will do

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ across WHOOP’s product portfolio.
• Support the development and debugging process using software tools, hardware instrumentation, and electronic test equipment.
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests to improve firmware reliability, stability, and performance.
• Contribute to firmware architecture, documentation, and code quality initiatives.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues spanning embedded software, hardware, peripherals, and communication interfaces.
• Contribute to efforts that optimize embedded resource utilization, power efficiency, and device stability.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US government issued security clearance is required, and only US Citizens are eligible for such security clearances.
• Bachelor’s degree or current pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of embedded software development experience through internships, academic projects, research, or industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and foundational knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Familiarity with Git, testing methodologies, debugging techniques, and development tools such as Jira.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
• 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.