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The Embedded Engineer Level 1 will design and implement firmware in C, document codebase, and troubleshoot issues across hardware and software in collaboration with senior engineers.
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is looking for an enthusiatic Embedded Engineer Level 1 to join our Software Organization as part of the Embedded Engineering team. You will work with Hardware, Signal Processing, Manufacturing and Product teams to develop and deliver against Hardware and Software roadmaps. The Embedded team’s mission is to build and deploy stable, accurate, and power efficient Firmware platforms for all our in house developed devices via a seamless 24/7 connection and interaction between our mobile apps.
At Whoop, the Embedded team is at the intersection of the Hardware and Software domains, bridging the gap between the physical and the digital world. As an Embedded Engineer Level 1 you will collaborate with a diverse group of the industry’s best and brightest engineers in supporting current products, as well as developing new cutting edge products that help our members achieve their health and fitness goals with industry leading monitoring and data analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with senior engineers to design and implement firmware in C for WHOOP’s product line, leveraging software and hardware tools and instrumentation to aid in the development and debug process
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including requirements and design specifications
- Help document and maintain WHOOP’s codebase
- Help debug and troubleshoot issues across software and hardware domains.
- Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of resources in deeply embedded systems
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- Basic knowledge of version control using git
- Basic knowledge of unit and functional testing
- General knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and peripherals
- General knowledge of Electrical Engineering topics such as voltage, current, resistance, power, etc.
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools and defect tracking tools.
- So familiarity of operating systems (OS) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot software issues.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic probes to aid in debug
Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.
This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
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. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility
Top Skills
C,C++,Git
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