Whoop
Software Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate)
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
- This team's work is critical to delivering robust systems that streamline internal workflows and empower engineers to focus on breakthroughs in product and hardware.
- In this role, you will have both technical and people management responsibilities.
- You'll be instrumental in promoting a positive, high-performance culture grounded in innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building platforms that integrate with embedded and hardware systems and initiatives
- Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support those hardware development-focused initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand embedded and hardware development needs and translate them into scalable systems
- Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes
- Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
- You'll support the team in shaping technical designs, architecture, and operational best practices, helping maintain high standards for reliability, flexibility, security, and user sentiment.
- On the people side, you'll lead and mentor a team of hardware-oriented software engineers by providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth.
Requirements
- Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities
- Experience leading software teams working with hardware and embedded systems
- Experience or background in or knowledge of electrical and embedded systems
- 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.
- Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
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
- Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning
Company info
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER (HARDWARE ACCELERATE) 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.
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan.
- WHOOP is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Hardware Accelerate team, which builds the software platform that enables and enhances hardware and embedded development.
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