Research Platform Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate) at WHOOP

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level and live longer through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP is seeking a Research Platform Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Hardware Accelerate team, which builds the technology foundation for innovation in hardware and algorithm development. This team’s work is critical to delivering robust systems that streamline internal workflows and empower engineers to focus on breakthroughs in product and research. In this role, you will have both technical and people management responsibilities. On the technical side, you’ll work closely with product management and internal stakeholders to refine requirements and scope scalable solutions. 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 cross-functional team of backend, iOS, and Android engineers by providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth. 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 the integrate across embedded, mobile, backend, and third party services that enable research initiatives • Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support research-focused initiatives • Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand research needs and translate them into scalable systems • Manage third-party technology vendors and relationships • Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes • Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth • Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth • Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning QUALIFICATIONS • Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management • Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment • Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities • 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 • Experience leading teams in regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA or other health data compliance frameworks) 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 to determine employment eligibilityThe 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. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with 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. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $215,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. 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.