Director, IT Engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineer a fast, frictionless workplace: Lead global IT operations that enable thousands of people around the world to do their best work and get things done faster than at other employers.
Craft an innovative technology environment: Imagine what IT should look like in 5 years and make it real for WHOOP.
Scale with human and non-human workers: Technology today can do more than just deflect HelpDesk tickets. Figure out how to run hyper efficient IT operations.
Implement robust and thoughtful security protections: You’re responsible for security-by-design that actually protects the company.
Continuously earn the trust of WHOOP members: Compliance and controls need to be embedded in everything you do to serve and honor our members.
Drive cross-functional change: Be a visible, respected leader who senior leaders want to listen to and solve problems with. Be an exceptional collaborator who drives meaningful improvements in our business operations.
Build the most technically capable IT team in the Northeast: Shape a team that excels in driving employee experience, productivity & efficiency, and security - all at a fast pace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be a master of modern technology with deep hands-on experience implementing innovative systems.
Extensive leadership experience across IT or Engineering in high-growth environments.
Pragmatic judgment around architecture and system design with the ability to balance speed, scalability, security, and employee experience.
Demonstrated ability to tackle a broad range of business challenges, moving seamlessly from high-level strategy to direct system engineering and delivery.
Outstanding business partnership skills, capable of excellent storytelling, problem solving, and transparent communications.
Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams and setting a high bar for quality and reliability.
High EQ and deep care for employee experience. Adept at finding creative solutions that balance business needs with removing friction for employees.
Think and act like a CFO: highly skilled at financial analysis; strong business acumen; high integrity stewardship of the company’s finances.