Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript)
Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable automated test frameworks (E2E, integration, API)
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test execution and triage at scale
Experience testing embedded systems
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
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
What the job involves
WHOOP is seeking a Senior Embedded QA Automation Engineer to lead quality automations within the Hardware Accelerate team, which builds the technology foundation for quality of firmware development
This team’s work is critical to delivering robust systems that streamline internal workflows and empower engineers to focus on breakthroughs in development while being confident in their changes
You’ll tackle hard testing problems, eliminate flakiness, influence architecture for testability, and raise the quality bar across teams
If you love writing real code, thinking in systems, and instilling quality as a shared principle this role is for you
In this role, you will have both technical leadership and implementation responsibilities
You’ll support the wider embedded team in shaping QA automation designs, architecture, and best practices, helping maintain high standards for reliability, security, and quality
Own and evolve the test automation strategy, deciding what to automate based on risk, ROI, and release impact
Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support firmware quality focused initiatives
Ensure CI/CD test reliability, reduce flakiness, and provide fast, trusted feedback on code changes
Define, track, and communicate quality metrics and risk to support confident release decisions
Define, track, and communicate test coverage and test speed metrics by both measuring and improving on both
Mentor engineers, setting standards and quality culture across teams
Benefits
Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.