WHOOP
Technology
AssociateDirector,CoreAlgorithms(SensorIntelligenceGroup)
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“Associate Director, Core Algorithms (Sensor Intelligence Group) at WHOOP. Skills: Core algorithms, Sensor intelligence, On-device intelligence. Lead and scale teams. Define roadmap”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Leading engineering teams, Delivering sensor-driven algorithms, Working across hardware boundaries, Define technical strategy, Driving cross-functional programs, Aligning stakeholders, Influencing without authority
Nice to Have
Physiological sensing experience, Wearable technologies experience, Optimizing models for edge, Health product background, Fitness product background, Consumer hardware background, Balancing innovation vs delivery
What You'll Do.
Guide architectural tradeoffs
Guide technical tradeoffs
Deliver sensor-driven features
Drive cross-functional execution
Establish best practices
Balance product delivery
Develop technical leaders
Foster culture of execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional execution; Align stakeholders
Communication Scope
Translate technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
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. We are seeking an Associate Director of Engineering, Core Algorithms to define and lead WHOOP’s strategy for transforming physiological sensor data into real-time, production-grade intelligence. This role owns the technical vision and execution for core algorithm systems that power member-facing experiences across generations of WHOOP devices. You will operate at the intersection of machine learning, signal processing, and embedded systems, defining multi-year technical direction, scaling high-performing teams, and shaping how WHOOP delivers differentiated edge intelligence at scale. You will lead teams driving innovation in on-device intelligence, translating complex physiological data into scalable, high-quality insights while navigating tradeoffs across accuracy, latency, and efficiency. Your leadership will directly influence how WHOOP delivers meaningful, member-centric experiences across product generations. RESPONSIBILITIES: - - Lead and scale high-performing teams of machine learning and signal processing engineers, including senior ICs and tech leads - Define and drive the roadmap for core algorithm systems and on-device intelligence - Guide key architectural and technical tradeoffs across accuracy, latency, power, and system constraints - Deliver end-to-end sensor-driven features from research through production deployment - Drive cross-functional execution across Firmware, WHOOP Labs, and Product; align stakeholders and manage complex dependencies Establish best practices for algorithm development, validation, integration, and lifecycle management - Balance long-term innovation with near-term product delivery - Develop technical leaders and foster a culture of execution excellence QUALIFICATIONS: - - Proven experience leading engineering teams in machine
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