Whoop
Senior Engineering Program Manager, Core Algorithm Development
Boston, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$215kDetected 7 days ago
AlgorithmsMachine LearningData ScienceRoadmappingStakeholder ManagementElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification?
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product and quality to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, deliverables, and timelines
- Develop clear program reporting, executive communications, and operational metrics that provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
- WHOOP is hiring a Senior Engineering 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities while driving alignment across highly technical teams
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- Experience partnering with algorithm development, machine learning, data science, or software engineering teams to deliver complex technical products
- Experience working with physiological sensing, wearable technologies, machine learning systems, or data-driven products is preferred
- 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
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.
Company info
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan.
- 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.
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