Whoop
Software Engineering Manager (Core)
Boston, MA · Full-time
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The bottom of this range ($150,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $151,570. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $185,765 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our wearable technology monitors vital physiological metrics to offer personalized insights that enhance fitness, health, and recovery.
- As an Engineering Manager at WHOOP, you will have technical and people management responsibilities.
- You will ensure that the engineering team adheres to best practices and standards for software development.
Responsibilities
- Guiding and managing a team of engineers responsible for developing features.
- Defining technical strategy, architecture, and design for product features.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the engineering team's productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
- On the technical side, you will work closely with product management, design, and quality assurance teams to successfully enable your team to deliver.
- You will support the team in developing their features' technical designs, architecture, and operational excellence needs.
- You will be instrumental in guiding your team to innovate and maintain the high standards of our platform, driving the success of our core physiology services.
- On the people management side, you will manage and mentor a team of up to 12 engineers, provide regular performance feedback, and ensure professional development and growth.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition from a hands-on role into a leadership role or further develop their engineering leadership experience.
Requirements
- Experience managing and growing software engineering teams, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, including service ownership and production monitoring (for example Amazon Web Services (AWS)).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- 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.
- Experience as a software developer with experience operating in a management or team lead role.
- Strong technical background building and operating backend systems in production.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical planning and execution in ambiguous environments, delivering iteratively while maintaining quality and reliability.
- Experience working effectively across functions and with external partners, aligning stakeholders on scope, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
- Passion for wearable technology and a desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework https://engineering.prod.whoop.com/careerframework.
- 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.
- Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
- WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ 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.
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- Fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
- You will work to foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
Company info
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan.
- At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience.
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