At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers people to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We handle massive amounts of data continuously streaming to the cloud from people improving their health and wellness to the world’s greatest sports teams and athletes, requiring a fault-tolerant and highly available product.
The Connectivity Software Team builds the critical link between WHOOP hardware, the iOS app, and the cloud. As an iOS Software Engineer II on this team, you’ll help build and maintain the software that enables WHOOP’s wearable sensors to communicate seamlessly with the mobile platform. You’ll contribute to connectivity experiences that are reliable, efficient, and largely invisible to the member — ensuring dependable data flow across our ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and maintain iOS application components that interface with WHOOP hardware over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and related communication protocols.
Contribute to background and system-level iOS services responsible for device connectivity, synchronization, and data transfer.
Write clean, maintainable Swift code using modern iOS patterns and frameworks such as Combine and Swift concurrency.
Collaborate closely with firmware, mobile, and cloud engineers to investigate and resolve issues across distributed systems.
Improve the reliability, performance, and efficiency of the WHOOP connectivity experience.
Contribute to scalable, testable, and maintainable software architecture within the Connectivity team.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, testing, and release processes for the iOS application.
Document features, implementation details, and operational knowledge using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitHub.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years of professional iOS software engineering experience.
Proficiency in Swift and familiarity with iOS system APIs, concurrency, and memory management.
Experience building and maintaining production-quality mobile applications.
Familiarity with asynchronous and reactive programming concepts (e.g., async/await, Combine, or similar).
Ability to debug and troubleshoot technical issues across mobile applications and connected systems.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with a willingness to learn from and work across disciplines.
Curiosity, ownership, and a growth mindset when approaching new technical challenges.
Nice to Have:Experience working with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Core Bluetooth, or other device connectivity technologies.
Familiarity with networking concepts such as Wi-Fi, background transfers, or low-level communication protocols.
Experience working with hardware-integrated mobile applications or IoT systems.
Exposure to performance optimization, battery efficiency, or reliability improvements in mobile apps.
Interest in leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity.
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of professional iOS software engineering experience
- Proficiency in Swift and familiarity with iOS system APIs, concurrency, and memory management
- Experience building and maintaining production-quality mobile applications
- Familiarity with asynchronous and reactive programming concepts
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot technical issues across mobile applications and connected systems
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
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WHOOP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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