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Senior Android Engineer (Hardware Accelerate)

Boston, MAOnsite
Summary

Lead architecture and development of Android systems integrating with WHOOP hardware and firmware. Build real-time mobile data pipelines and mentor team on performance, security, and scalability.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of Android systems that integrate with WHOOP hardware and firmware.
  • Build and optimize mobile data pipelines to process hardware and physiological data in near real time.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for system performance improvements and process optimization.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system accessibility, reliability, and fault tolerance.
  • Mentor teammates by sharing technical expertise, guiding architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Ensure operational excellence by maintaining high standards for security, performance, and system reliability.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development, with strong experience designing APIs and SDKs.
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, including data pipelines, stream processing, and database optimization.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, set best practices, and mentor team members.
  • Ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and innovation.
  • Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (US Citizens only).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols.
  • Experience working with or integrating hardware development tools and workflows.
Skills
KotlinAndroidAPI DesignSDK DevelopmentData PipelinesStream ProcessingDatabase OptimizationBluetooth Low EnergyWireless ProtocolsHardware Integration