Senior Technical Program Manager, Core Algorithm

Job Responsibilities

• WHOOP is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead execution across our Core Algorithm Development team. In this role, you will partner closely with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, product management, and validation teams to deliver the physiological algorithms that power WHOOP’s member experience
• You will drive cross-functional planning, execution, and delivery of complex algorithm programs while establishing scalable development processes that enable high-quality, predictable releases
• This role is focused on operational excellence across algorithm development—from roadmap planning and model development through validation, integration, and release—ensuring our teams can efficiently deliver industry-leading physiological insights
• Lead program management for the Core Algorithm Development team, driving execution of algorithm initiatives that power WHOOP’s core product experiences
• Partner with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, product managers, and validation teams to define program plans, milestones, dependencies, and release schedules
• Establish and continuously improve development processes for algorithm development, validation, integration, and release, enabling predictable execution across multiple concurrent programs
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product and quality to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, deliverables, and timelines
• Identify technical and program risks early, proactively driving mitigation plans and helping teams navigate changing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments
• Coordinate algorithm validation efforts, ensuring appropriate data availability, testing strategies, performance evaluation, and release readiness
• Develop clear program reporting, executive communications, and operational metrics that provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs
• Champion continuous improvement across planning, execution, and release management processes to improve velocity, quality, and predictability across the Sensor Intelligence organization
• Foster strong collaboration across technical teams while creating an environment that enables engineers to focus on delivering high-impact work

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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities while driving alignment across highly technical teams
• Experience managing algorithm development programs through the full development lifecycle, including planning, development, validation, integration, and release
• Strong understanding of modern engineering development processes, release management, dependency management, and technical program execution
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical work into clear program plans and executive updates
• Experience working with physiological sensing, wearable technologies, machine learning systems, or data-driven products is preferred
• Experience partnering with algorithm development, machine learning, data science, or software engineering teams to deliver complex technical products
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity across program management activities, including planning, documentation, analysis, and communication, while ensuring AI-assisted outputs meet the same high standards for accuracy, quality, and responsible use as personal contributions
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives