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Android Engineer II (Connectivity)

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Android Engineer II (Connectivity)

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Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid

Mid level

Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Sports • Wearables

Power your performance with 24/7 data

The Role

The role involves developing and maintaining Android app features, optimizing device connectivity, and analyzing member connectivity health in a collaborative team environment.

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

WHOOP is hiring an Android Engineer II to join the connectivity team. You’ll focus on optimizing device connectivity and building new features into the existing Android app which are aimed at making our member’s connectivity experience as seamless as possible. From ensuring timely firmware updates to designing innovative ways to establish connections from software to hardware, we bring WHOOP to the highest level of performance and availability across the globe using the latest cutting edge technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on a cross functional team that collaborates with the product, firmware, and other software engineering teams at WHOOP

Develop and maintain native Android product features in Kotlin and integrate with RESTful backend services.

Create and own systems that aid in analyzing connectivity health of our members

Participate in the release pipeline, including app building, signing, testing (e.g., via Firebase), and Play Store submission.

Use tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitHub to organize and communicate work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2–4 years of professional experience building, testing, debugging, and shipping native Android apps.

Experience with consumer-facing apps that interact with BLE devices is a plus.

Product-minded engineer with empathy for the member experience.

Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Android Jetpack libraries and Android development ecosystem

Strong understanding of Android app structure, lifecycle, concurrency (Coroutines), and memory management

Familiarity with RESTful APIs

Familiarity with modular architecture and scalable design systems (MVVM, MVI)

Experience using Git and productivity tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitHub

Exposure to mobile CI/CD workflows, Gradle build configuration, and mobile release processes

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.

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. 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 $125,000-$175,000. 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.

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Skills Required

2-4 years of professional experience with native Android apps
Strong proficiency in Kotlin and familiarity with Java
Experience with BLE device interactions
Understanding of Android app lifecycle and memory management
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and networking best practices
Experience with Git and project management tools like Jira

What the Team is Saying

WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Parental & Family Support — Policies include 18 weeks of paid parental leave plus two additional weeks to support return-to-work. Feedback suggests this depth of leave is a standout element of the package.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings span medical/dental/vision, mental-health support, a $500 wellness stipend, daily meals, onsite gym/recovery tools, commuter benefits, and free WHOOP memberships. These wellness-forward perks collectively signal strong everyday support for employees’ health and lifestyle.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are granted at hire and ownership is emphasized as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests this equity component is valued alongside cash compensation.

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The Company

HQ: Boston, MA

500 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.

Why Work With Us

At WHOOP, we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values. 