Android Engineer II (Connectivity)

Whoop

Boston, US

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level Android engineers working in device connectivity and firmware optimization within the fitness technology domain.

Best fit for

Engineers experienced in optimizing Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity for hardware devices
— “optimizing device connectivity and building new features”
Developers who have worked on firmware update systems for mobile apps
— “ensuring timely firmware updates”
Candidates comfortable bridging software and hardware through Android applications
— “designing innovative ways to establish connections from software to hardware”

Things to consider

Focus on global performance implies timezone-flexible debugging or on-call rotations
— “performance and availability across the globe”

How to stand out

Showcase specific examples of reducing connection drop rates in past projects
— “making our member’s connectivity experience as seamless as possible”
Highlight any experience with BLE or low-power wireless protocols
— “optimizing device connectivity”
Demonstrate systematic approaches to diagnosing hardware/software handshake issues
— “establish connections from software to hardware”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

optimized device connectivity
new feature development

Typical background

Android development experiencefocus on user experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Android DevelopmentKotlin/javaDevice ConnectivityFirmware Updates

Preferred

Experience With Whoop DevicesKnowledge Of Whoop's Mission

About the role

Original posting from Whoop via Lever

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers people to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is hiring an Android Engineer II to join the connectivity team. You’ll focus on optimizing device connectivity and building new features into the existing Android app which are aimed at making our member’s connectivity experience as seamless as possible. From ensuring timely firmware updates to designing innovative ways to establish connections from software to hardware, we bring WHOOP to the highest level of performance and availability across the globe using the latest cutting edge technology.

Source: Whoop careers (Lever)