Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer (Sensor Intelligence Group)

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. 

WHOOP is seeking a Senior ML Research Engineer to join the Sensor Intelligence Group (SIG). This role will contribute to both member-facing and regulated health features, requiring balance of strong rigor in Machine-learning and Deep-learning fundamentals, and clinical-data/regulatory awareness. You will tackle the complex challenge of extracting reliable insights from noisy sensor data and deploying robust algorithms on constrained edge and cloud environments, ultimately delivering meaningful and personalized metrics to millions of members. Join us in pushing the boundaries of wearable technology and positively impacting people's lives! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and train deep-learning (DL) and machine-learning (ML) models to extract valuable insights from large repositories of time-series/biosensor data. 

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in DL research and technologies.

• Support documentation of the algorithms for regulated health features.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code

• Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of algorithms across our diverse user population, addressing any issues related to data and data quality. 

• Conduct experiments and perform rigorous testing of the models. Optimize and fine-tune the DL/ML (including Foundation AI models) models for deployment in production systems, considering factors such as computational resources and real-time constraints. Prepare comprehensive reports for cross-functional teams. 

• Contribute to ongoing research efforts and explore new features for the Whoop product. Collaborate with engineers from SIG, Data Science and Firmware teams to translate research prototypes into scalable, efficient, and cost-effective ML inference systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD degree in either Computer Science, Electrical engineering, Biomedical engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field

• Must have published research papers in ML/DL domains, preferably application of ML/DL on biomedical data 

• Solid understanding of ML fundamentals, and particularly DL techniques. At the SIG team, we like to be aware of the mathematics behind the algorithms we use  

• 4+ years of work/academic experience as a Machine-Learning/Deep-Learning researcher (2+ years, post-PhD work experience with those having a PhD degree). The requirements may be relaxed for exceptional candidates. 

• Experience developing or supporting regulated or high-risk ML systems (e.g., digital health, software as a medical devices), including familiarity with validation, documentation, and change-management requirements in regulated environments is a significant plus.

• Strong experience with time series data, e.g. data pertaining to wearables, physiological signals or any high-frequency sensor data. Familiarity with signal processing concepts and techniques is expected.

• Strong experience with multiple DL architectures is expected. Experience in training/fine-tuning/deploying Foundation AI models is a plus. 

• Proficiency in Python (scientific stack), ML/DL frameworks and libraries, e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow.

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or GCP) is a plus.

• Strong communication (both written and oral) and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

• Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and adapt to changing requirements while consistently producing high-quality reports within tight deadlines.

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.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $215,000 Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. 

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.