Sensor Intelligence Engineer II (Biomedical Optics)

The role

This person will develop and validate next-generation biomedical optical sensing technologies. They will translate optical sensing concepts into systems and algorithms to provide physiological insights.

What you will do

• Drive evaluation and development of next-generation optical sensing concepts
• Define technical requirements, design tradeoffs, and validation criteria
• Analyze raw time-series and multidimensional optical sensor data
• Construct signal processing workflows or platforms for new physiological sensing
• Develop, validate, and improve physiological sensing principle using physics modeling and/or experimentation
• Assess performance, identify artifacts and failure modes, and generate recommendations for system and algorithm improvements
• Develop or improve the multiphysics numerical simulation platform
• Collaborate with partners across Hardware, Firmware, Data Science, Research, and Product

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
• 3+ years of relevant industry or research experience developing biomedical optical sensing systems, signal processing methods, or algorithms
• Depth in analyzing raw time-series and multidimensional optical sensor data, including PPG signal AC, DC, Perfusion Index, Systolic Foot, Systolic Peak, Dicrotic Notch, Diastolic Peak, Crest Time, Dia
• Experience analyzing time-series or multidimensional data from biomedical sensors, such as PPG, ECG, IMU, EMG, acoustic sensors, or medical imaging systems
• Proficiency in Python, C, or C++ for data analysis, algorithm development, prototyping, or system implementation
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks

Nice to have

• Familiarity with biomedical optics or biophotonics, with expertise in one or more areas such as diffuse optical spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, tissue optics, experimental optics, or a related field
• Experience with physiological sensing principles, understanding of the human circulation system and respiration system
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and characterizing optical sensing systems or laboratory experiments using components such as LEDs, lasers, photodetectors, lenses, collimators, and optical fi

About the company

WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.