Role overview

WHOOP is seeking an Embedded Engineering Manager to build and lead a new embedded team developing firmware for a next-generation wearable device. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring you to guide a team of engineers through all stages of firmware development—from early prototypes through production release—while staying hands-on with the technology.

Key responsibilities

Build, manage, and mentor a team of embedded engineers, handling hiring, onboarding, feedback, performance management, and career development.
Direct the work of both full-time and contract engineers while maintaining consistent design and code quality standards across the team.
Lead firmware delivery for the member’s on-device experience, shepherding the product from prototype phase through production.
Collaborate with the program’s technical lead and senior engineers on architecture decisions for responsive, power-efficient firmware running on multi-core hardware with limited resources.
Review code, shape designs, and contribute directly to development work when needed to support the team.
Own the team’s planning and delivery schedule, keeping scope, dependencies, and risk visible to partners and leadership.
Establish engineering practices for testing, hardware validation, release readiness, and field diagnostics, and foster a culture emphasizing high standards, direct feedback, and continuous learning.

Requirements

At least five years of embedded firmware development using C or C++, with prior experience as an engineering manager or team lead responsible for mentoring and career development.
Proven experience shipping consumer electronics firmware from hardware bring-up through production.
Hands-on experience with a real-time operating system such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS on microcontrollers or embedded systems-on-chip.
Track record optimizing firmware for performance, memory, and power efficiency on resource-constrained hardware.
Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver in uncertain environments, particularly during early-stage hardware programs where requirements evolve.
Strong communication skills capable of explaining technical tradeoffs to product, design, and leadership teams.
Strong commitment to adopting and leveraging AI tools in daily work while maintaining quality standards.

What makes this role worth considering

You will work in WHOOP’s Boston, MA office on a mission-driven product focused on unlocking human performance through wearable technology. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing embedded team while remaining technically engaged with the core firmware that shapes how millions of members experience the device every day.