Director, IT Engineering

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Sports • Wearables
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The Role
Leads global IT operations and engineering strategy for a high-growth company. Responsibilities include designing scalable workplace technology, automating IT operations, embedding security and compliance controls, driving cross-functional transformation, and building a high-performing technical team. The role requires balancing architecture, speed, scalability, employee experience, financial stewardship, and business needs while delivering reliable systems and innovative IT capabilities.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engineer a fast, frictionless workplace: Lead global IT operations that enable thousands of people around the world to do their best work and get things done faster than at other employers.

  • Craft an innovative technology environment: Imagine what IT should look like in 5 years and make it real for WHOOP.

  • Scale with human and non-human workers: Technology today can do more than just deflect HelpDesk tickets. Figure out how to run hyper efficient IT operations.

  • Implement robust and thoughtful security protections: You’re responsible for security-by-design that actually protects the company.

  • Continuously earn the trust of WHOOP members: Compliance and controls need to be embedded in everything you do to serve and honor our members.

  • Drive cross-functional change: Be a visible, respected leader who senior leaders want to listen to and solve problems with. Be an exceptional collaborator who drives meaningful improvements in our business operations.

  • Build the most technically capable IT team in the Northeast: Shape a team that excels in driving employee experience, productivity & efficiency, and security - all at a fast pace. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be a master of modern technology with deep hands-on experience implementing innovative systems.

  • Extensive leadership experience across IT or Engineering in high-growth environments.

  • Pragmatic judgment around architecture and system design with the ability to balance speed, scalability, security, and employee experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to tackle a broad range of business challenges, moving seamlessly from high-level strategy to direct system engineering and delivery.

  • Outstanding business partnership skills, capable of excellent storytelling, problem solving, and transparent communications.

  • Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams and setting a high bar for quality and reliability.

  • High EQ and deep care for employee experience. Adept at finding creative solutions that balance business needs with removing friction for employees.

  • Think and act like a CFO: highly skilled at financial analysis; strong business acumen; high integrity stewardship of the company’s finances. 

Skills Required

  • Deep hands-on experience implementing innovative systems and modern technology
  • Extensive leadership experience across IT or Engineering in high-growth environments
  • Pragmatic architecture and system design judgment balancing speed, scalability, security, and employee experience
  • Ability to address broad business challenges from strategy through system engineering and delivery
  • Excellent business partnership, storytelling, problem-solving, and transparent communication skills
  • Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
  • Experience setting high standards for quality and reliability
  • High emotional intelligence and commitment to employee experience
  • Ability to develop creative solutions that balance business needs and reduce employee friction
  • Strong financial analysis skills and business acumen
  • High-integrity stewardship of company finances

What the Team is Saying

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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is listed at 18 weeks with an additional 2‑week transition period, signaling strong support for new parents. This depth stands out relative to typical packages highlighted in the materials.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with a $500 annual wellness stipend, a free WHOOP membership plus one to gift, daily meals at the Boston HQ, and access to a gym and recovery tools. These health‑aligned perks reinforce a recovery‑first total rewards philosophy.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Roles are described as eligible for stock options alongside salary, indicating accessible ownership as part of total rewards. This equity component is consistently highlighted in company materials and third‑party summaries.

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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.


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