WHOOP is looking to validate next-gen hardware features and technology through human trials, requiring a Senior Researcher to lead hardware-related studies and ensure rigorous validation of new devices, components, and systems.
Requirements
- Familiarity with both hardware systems and applied research
- Experience in a validation, prototyping, or R&D environment strongly preferred
- Ability to navigate technical discussions, understand product development timelines, and advocate for high-quality research practices
- Strong technological background and working knowledge of data management systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary research liaison across NPI and CI initiatives
- Collaborate closely with the Hardware team to ensure rigorous validation of new devices, components, and systems
- Align WHOOP Labs’ testing strategy with hardware priorities, participating in roadmap discussions, and advocating for robust, data-driven hardware development
- Lead protocol design and refinement for hardware validation studies, including identifying and sourcing third-party devices for benchmarking
- Partner with Engineering teams to develop test methods that bridge from Benchtop to Human Subjects
- Manage the use and upkeep of data collection equipment and support the day-to-day operations of the Lab, including data quality monitoring and device/platform troubleshooting
Other
- Serve as the primary research lead for hardware-related studies in the lab.
- Own the lab’s stakeholder relationship with the Hardware team
- Represent WHOOP Labs in cross-functional planning and roadmap meetings
- Train other WHOOP Labs research coordinators to ensure high quality and consistent study execution across sessions
- Provide a best-in-class experience to study participants, following best practices for human subjects research and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
