WHOOP

Staff Electrical Engineering Lead

WHOOP$175K — $215K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering across product development and/or high-volume manufacturing.
  • Strong foundation in analog, digital, power systems, and mixed-signal design.
  • Proven ability to deliver hardware at scale.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers and driving technical execution through others.
  • Experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred) and strong lab/debug skills.
  • Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction and mentorship.
  • Act as technical lead across hardware programs, balancing execution with strategic guidance.
  • Architect, design, and validate low-power, low-noise, mixed-signal electronics.
  • Drive electrical initiatives including product optimization, reliability enhancements, and cost reduction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system integration and scalable production.
  • Own electrical development across the product lifecycle.
  • Lead root cause investigations for field and production issues and implement solutions.
  • Support suppliers and contract manufacturers in builds and test strategy definition.

Benefits

  • Generous equity package that aligns employees with the long-term success of the company.
  • Strong focus on building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Encouragement for candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every qualification.
  • Benefits that contribute to a competitive total compensation package.
Full Job Description
WHOOP is hiring for a Staff Electrical Engineering Lead to lead electrical development efforts across our wearable hardware platform. This role will drive the development of current and next-generation products while also advancing performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of electrical systems at scale. You will operate at the intersection of electrical design and electrical system architecture while owning critical electrical decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction, prioritization, and ongoing mentorship.
  • Act as technical lead across one or more hardware programs, balancing hands-on execution with strategic guidance.
  • Architect, design, and validate low-power, low-noise, mixed-signal electronics in highly integrated and miniaturized form factors.
  • Drive electrical initiatives including product performance optimization, design for manufacturing, reliability enhancements, cost reduction, and second-sourcing.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust system integration and scalable production.
  • Own electrical development across the product lifecycle.
  • Lead root cause investigations for field and production issues and implement validated electrical solutions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support builds, define test strategies, and improve yield across global production lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering across product development and/or high-volume manufacturing.
  • Strong foundation in analog, digital, power systems, and mixed-signal design.
  • Proven ability to deliver hardware at scale.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers and driving technical execution through others.
  • Experience with ECAD tools (Altium preferred) and strong lab/debug skills.
  • Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills.
  • 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.

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.

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.

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 $175,000 - $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.

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
Learn more about WHOOP
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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