WHOOP · 1 week ago
Sensor Intelligence Engineer II (Embedded)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance by empowering members to understand their bodies and daily lives. The Sensor Intelligence Engineer will develop algorithms, hardware, and firmware to connect sensor data to health metrics, focusing on optimizing low-level sensor interfaces and enhancing battery life while balancing performance.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Optimize WHOOP wearables to maximize sensor performance vs power consumption. Develop and refine algorithms to control low-level hardware, interfacing with the embedded and hardware teams
Design and implement cutting-edge signal processing and machine learning algorithms on low-power MCUs and/or DSP processors, with a specific focus on ARM Cortex-M processors
Engage in firmware development involving developing new modules, re-architecting, and optimizing new and existing code for performance, taking advantage of hardware acceleration
Develop new tools and frameworks to support and automate the analyses
Conduct thorough analyses of sensor signal data, including SNR, noise characterization, and performance evaluation, to identify areas for improvement
Efficiently convert algorithms from Python/MATLAB into C, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency
Conduct performance testing and validation of signal processing algorithms in both simulation and real-world scenarios
Document all designs, methodologies, and results thoroughly for knowledge sharing and future reference
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering-related field with at least 2-years of industry experience working with signal processing and/or embedded systems
Strong understanding of signal processing fundamentals and applications
Proficiency in C and Python
Experience with embedded systems and implementing signal processing or ML algorithms
Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovating, improving processes, and developing new tools from scratch
Preferred
Knowledge of control theory as applied to sensor systems
Familiarity with bare-metal or RTOS-based development on ARM-M series
Strong understanding of how to map high-level algorithms to low-level implementation in C
Experience with biosensor systems or biomedical signal processing, in particular with optics systems such as photodiodes, LEDs, and analog components such as ADCs
Familiarity with Machine Learning algorithms and development
Experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Meaningful equity
Benefits
A generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
2019-11-12Series D· $55M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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