# Senior Engineering Program Manager, Core Algorithm Development

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Technical Program Management, algorithm development, Machine Learning, Data Science, release management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Risk Management, physiological sensing, wearable technologies, AI Tools
**Posted:** 2026-07-15

> Lead program management and execution for WHOOP's Core Algorithm Development team. Partner with algorithm engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to deliver physiological algorithms through planning, validation, integration, and release while establishing scalable processes.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead program management for the Core Algorithm Development team, driving execution of algorithm initiatives that power WHOOP’s core product experiences.
- Partner with algorithm engineers, data scientists, firmware engineers, software teams, product managers, and validation teams to define program plans, milestones, dependencies, and release schedules.
- Establish and continuously improve development processes for algorithm development, validation, integration, and release, enabling predictable execution across multiple concurrent programs.
- Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product and quality to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, deliverables, and timelines.
- Identify technical and program risks early, proactively driving mitigation plans and helping teams navigate changing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments.
- Coordinate algorithm validation efforts, ensuring appropriate data availability, testing strategies, performance evaluation, and release readiness.
- Develop clear program reporting, executive communications, and operational metrics that provide visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs.
- Champion continuous improvement across planning, execution, and release management processes to improve velocity, quality, and predictability across the Sensor Intelligence organization.
- Foster strong collaboration across technical teams while creating an environment that enables engineers to focus on delivering high-impact work.

## Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives.
- Experience partnering with algorithm development, machine learning, data science, or software engineering teams to deliver complex technical products.
- Experience managing algorithm development programs through the full development lifecycle, including planning, development, validation, integration, and release.
- Strong understanding of modern engineering development processes, release management, dependency management, and technical program execution.
- Experience working with physiological sensing, wearable technologies, machine learning systems, or data-driven products is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical work into clear program plans and executive updates.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities while driving alignment across highly technical teams.
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity across program management activities, including planning, documentation, analysis, and communication, while ensuring AI-assisted outputs meet the same high standards for accuracy, quality, and responsible use as personal contributions.

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