Connectivity Engineer
GE HealthcareSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, WearablesIndustries
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of professional iOS software engineering experience with a solid foundation in Swift, iOS system APIs, concurrency, and memory management
- Hands-on experience with Combine and background task processing for non-UI iOS features
- Demonstrated examples applying architectural and platform-based software design principles to build scalable, modular, testable software
- Experience debugging and diagnosing issues across complex or distributed systems (for example: firmware, mobile, backend) is a strong plus
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a focus on cross-functional problem solving
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions
- Prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain iOS application components that interface directly with WHOOP hardware over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, or other communication protocols
- Develop background and system-level iOS services that ensure reliable device connectivity, synchronization, and data transfer
- Leverage Swift and Combine to build resilient, efficient, and maintainable reactive pipelines for connectivity and data management
- Collaborate closely with embedded firmware, mobile, and cloud engineers to diagnose and resolve issues across a distributed system
- Drive continuous improvement of performance, power efficiency, and reliability in the WHOOP connectivity layer
- Champion strong software architectural principles for testable, scalable, maintainable software on your own team and across the organization
- Document new features and architecture using Jira, Confluence and preparing code using Github feature, develop, and master branches
- Participate in the release process, including getting the app built, managing build variants, signing, sending and testing through Firebase, and submitting to the App store
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Senior iOS Engineer role?
Candidates need a BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent), 3+ years of professional iOS software engineering with Swift, iOS system APIs, concurrency, and memory management, hands-on experience with Combine and background task processing, and demonstrated architectural design principles for scalable software.
What technical skills are essential for this position?
Proficiency in Swift and Combine is required, along with experience in iOS system APIs, concurrency, memory management, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi protocols, and background services for connectivity and data transfer.
Is the salary specified for this Senior iOS Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Connectivity Software Team role?
Strong candidates have experience debugging distributed systems, excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional problem solving, and a commitment to using AI tools while maintaining high-quality standards.
Whoop
Wearable fitness tracker with personalized insights
About Whoop
WHOOP offers a fitness membership that focuses on improving personal health and performance through a wearable device called the WHOOP Strap 3.0. This device continuously collects physiological data, including heart rate, sleep patterns, and recovery levels, to provide users with personalized recommendations on their daily activity, sleep needs, and readiness for performance. Unlike many competitors, WHOOP operates on a subscription model, where users pay a fee to access the membership, which includes the device and continuous insights through the WHOOP app. This model not only provides a steady revenue stream but also fosters a strong community among users, encouraging engagement through teams, challenges, and social features. The goal of WHOOP is to help users optimize their health and performance while minimizing injury risk.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$393.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees