Software Engineering Manager (Growth)

• As an Engineering Manager at WHOOP, you will play a critical leadership role as part of our cross-functional Growth team. You will lead and manage a team of software engineers responsible for developing features and initiatives to optimize member acquisition, retention, and revenue generation. This includes but is not limited to experimentation on join.whoop.com, building viral growth engines such as referral programs, and unlocking WHOOP’s availability in global markets
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, finance, and marketing to develop and execute growth strategies
• On the people management side, you will manage and mentor a team of engineers, provide regular performance feedback, and ensure professional development and growth. You will work to foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning. You are responsible for promoting a positive work environment where all team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work
• Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for executing on growth initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of these initiatives
• Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for product features
• Ensure the engineering team adheres to best practices, standards, and processes for software development, testing, and deployment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the engineering team’s productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and coaching to team members to ensure their professional development and growth
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, psychological safety, and continuous learning

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.

Preferred experience

• Experience as a software developer operating in a leadership role
• Strong technical skills in software development, testing, and deployment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of E-Commerce and SaaS best practices
• Passion for wearable technology and a desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience with A/B testing, iterative development, and data-driven decision-making
• 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