# Embedded QA Engineering Manager (Hardware Accelerate)

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Skills:** Embedded Systems, Firmware, Qa Testing, Software Testing, Ios Development, Android Development, Backend Development, Software Architecture, AI Tools, Deployment Processes
**Posted:** 2026-05-04

> Leads a team building QA platforms integrating embedded firmware, mobile, and backend systems to accelerate hardware development. Combines technical contributions in testing and architecture with people management, mentoring engineers in a fast-paced environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for building platforms that integrate across embedded, mobile, backend, and third party services that enable research initiatives
- Define technical strategy, architecture, and design for features that support research-focused initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand research needs and translate them into scalable systems
- Manage third-party technology vendors and relationships
- Maintain engineering best practices in development, testing, and deployment processes
- Serve as a player-coach by contributing technically while driving team delivery and growth
- Provide regular mentorship, feedback, and coaching to team members to support their professional development and growth
- Foster a culture of innovation, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning

## Qualifications

- Experience as a hands-on software developer combined with a proven track record in engineering management
- **Strong technical skills** in software development, testing, and deployment
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to align technical and business priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging **AI tools** in day-to-day tasks

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