WHOOP
wearable technology
SeniorAndroidEngineer(HardwareAccelerate)
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“Senior Android Engineer (Hardware Accelerate) at WHOOP. Skills: Android development, Kotlin, hardware integration, data pipelines, technical leadership. Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of Android systems that integrate with WHOOP hardware and firmware. Build and optimize mobile data pipelines to process hardware and physiological data in near real time”
What You'll Achieve.
unlock human performance and healthspan; perform at a higher level and live longer; seamless integration of hardware and software; enable WHOOP members to unlock their full potential
Industry & Context.
process optimization
Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government security clearance, US Citizens are eligible for such security clearances, prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development, experience designing APIs and SDKs, knowledge of data engineering principles, including data pipelines, stream processing, and database optimization, technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, set best practices, and mentor team members, Ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and innovation, communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders, commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, The ability to obtain and maintain a US government issued security clearance is required, only US Citizens are eligible for such security clearances
Nice to Have
Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols, Experience working with or integrating hardware development tools and workflows
What You'll Do.
Lead the architecture
and optimization of Android systems that integrate with WHOOP hardware and firmware
Build and optimize mobile data pipelines to process hardware and physiological data in near real time
Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system accessibility
Ensure operational excellence by maintaining high standards for security
and system reliability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with cross-functional partners; communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
## 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. WHOOP is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Hardware Accelerate team, focusing on Android development. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize Android modules that interact with embedded systems at the core of WHOOP products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation in wearable technology. Your work will directly contribute to the seamless integration of hardware and software, enabling WHOOP members to unlock their full potential. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of Android systems that integrate with WHOOP hardware and firmware. Build and optimize mobile data pipelines to process hardware and physiological data in near real time. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for system performance improvements and process optimization. Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system accessibility, reliability, and fault tolerance. Mentor teammates by sharing technical expertise, guiding architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Ensure operational excellence by maintaining high standards for security, performance, and system reliability. ## QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development, with strong experience designing APIs and SDKs. Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, including data pipelines, stream processing, and database optimization. Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols preferred. Experience working with or integrating hardware development tools and workflows. Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability
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