WHOOP is expanding its engineering team and seeking a Software Engineer I (Quality) in Boston, Massachusetts. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who want to work at the intersection of technology, wearable innovation, health, and software quality engineering. As part of WHOOP’s mission to unlock human performance and improve health outcomes, you’ll contribute to building and maintaining high-quality systems that support products used by athletes and consumers worldwide. The role offers competitive compensation with a base salary reaching $145,000, along with benefits and potential equity opportunities.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | WHOOP |
| Role | Software Engineer I (Quality) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Salary | Up to $145,000 Base Salary |
| Work Type | Hybrid / Full-Time |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Level | Entry-Level / Early Career |
| Industry | Wearable Technology / Health Technology / Software Engineering |
Job Description
As an SDET, you will contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by developing and maintaining automated tests. You will work closely with engineers and product teams to validate functionality and improve testing practices while building foundational skills in test automation and quality engineering.
This role is ideal for engineers early in their careers who are growing their ability to deliver high-quality test code with guidance.
Responsibilities
Test Automation & Development
- Develop and maintain automated tests for core product functionality (unit, integration, and basic end-to-end tests)
- Follow established testing frameworks, patterns, and best practices
- Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve test quality
- Contribute to validating new features and ensuring regression coverage
Quality Assurance
- Ensure critical user journeys are covered by automated tests
- Identify, document, and escalate defects with clear reproduction steps
- Support manual and exploratory testing where needed
Execution & Delivery
- Execute well-defined testing tasks within project timelines
- Begin estimating effort for assigned work and improving accuracy over time
- Support team goals by delivering reliable and maintainable test coverage
Collaboration
- Work closely with engineers, QA, and product managers to understand requirements
- Actively participate in team ceremonies and communicate progress and blockers
- Ask questions to gain clarity and improve implementation
Learning & Growth
- Build foundational knowledge of system architecture, testing tools, and CI/CD pipelines
- Learn debugging techniques and test design strategies
- Continuously improve based on feedback and mentorship
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic programming experience in one or more languages
- Familiarity with software testing concepts and methodologies
- Insatiable curiosity and willingness to hold multiple perspectives
- Strong willingness to learn and grow in test automation and quality engineering
Selection Process
- Application submission and profile review
- Recruiter screening call
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation
- Engineering team interview
- Behavioral and culture-fit interview
- Final hiring discussion and offer stage
How to Apply
- Visit WHOOP’s careers portal or official job page
- Search for Software Engineer I (Quality)
- Review the job description and requirements carefully
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting software engineering and testing experience
- Submit your application with required documents
- Monitor your email for recruiter communication and next steps
