Associate Director, Core Algorithms (Sensor Intelligence Group)

@ Whoop

Associate Director, Core Algorithms (Sensor Intelligence Group)

Posted 3 months ago

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About the job

WHOOP is a health-tech company focused on human performance and healthspan. The role involves leading engineering teams, defining technical strategy, and driving innovation in sensor data algorithms and edge intelligence.

Requirements

Experience leading ML and signal processing teams
Proven delivery of sensor algorithms
Systems-level mindset across hardware and data science
Ability to communicate technical strategy
Drive cross-functional programs

Qualifications

Leadership experience in engineering
Track record in production sensor systems
Understanding of hardware, firmware, data science
Strong communication skills
Passion for building teams

Full job 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.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Engineering, Core Algorithms to define and lead WHOOP’s strategy for transforming physiological sensor data into real-time, production-grade intelligence. This role owns the technical vision and execution for core algorithm systems that power member-facing experiences across generations of WHOOP devices.

You will operate at the intersection of machine learning, signal processing, and embedded systems, defining multi-year technical direction, scaling high-performing teams, and shaping how WHOOP delivers differentiated edge intelligence at scale. You will lead teams driving innovation in on-device intelligence, translating complex physiological data into scalable, high-quality insights while navigating tradeoffs across accuracy, latency, and efficiency. Your leadership will directly influence how WHOOP delivers meaningful, member-centric experiences across product generations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and scale high-performing teams of machine learning and signal processing engineers, including senior ICs and tech leads

Define and drive the roadmap for core algorithm systems and on-device intelligence

Guide key architectural and technical tradeoffs across accuracy, latency, power, and system constraints

Deliver end-to-end sensor-driven features from research through production deployment

Drive cross-functional execution across Firmware, WHOOP Labs, and Product; align stakeholders and manage complex dependencies
Establish best practices for algorithm development, validation, integration, and lifecycle management

Balance long-term innovation with near-term product delivery

Develop technical leaders and foster a culture of execution excellence

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience leading engineering teams in machine learning, signal processing, or embedded systems, including managing senior ICs or tech leads

Strong track record of delivering sensor-driven algorithms or systems into production environments

Experience working across hardware, firmware, and data science boundaries, with a systems-level mindset

Demonstrated ability to define and communicate technical strategy and guide teams through ambiguity

Experience driving cross-functional programs, aligning stakeholders, and influencing without direct authority

Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Passion for building teams, developing talent, and scaling engineering organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with physiological sensing (e.g., PPG, IMU, ECG) or wearable technologies

Experience optimizing models for edge deployment (e.g., quantization, latency, power constraints)

Background in health, fitness, or consumer hardware products

Experience balancing long-term innovation vs. near-term product delivery

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