Whoop - Software Engineering Manager (Translations Platform)
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Requirements
• Proven experience managing and developing software engineers in a platform or infrastructure-focused environment • Experience delivering complex, cross-functional systems that span multiple platforms (mobile, web, backend) • Strong technical background in distributed systems, APIs, and backend services • Familiarity with translation pipelines, vendor integrations, or content management systems • Experience improving developer workflows through tooling, automation, and platform investments • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and non-technical stakeholders • Ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term scalability in a fast-paced environment • Experience working with or building localization, internationalization (i18n), or content delivery systems desired • Familiarity with translation platforms such as Smartling or AI-based translation systems desired • Experience building or scaling internal platforms that support global product expansion desired • Knowledge of mobile and frontend challenges related to localization desired(iOS, Android, web) • Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework. • This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. • Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
Responsibilities
• Own the execution and delivery of the Translations Platform roadmap, including RTL support, localization infrastructure, and developer tooling • Lead and grow a team of engineers responsible for translation pipelines, language services, and localization frameworks across mobile, web, and backend • Drive improvements to translation workflows, reducing manual processes, delays, and operational friction in the current system • Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Marketing to ensure high-quality localized member experiences • Oversee the integration and evolution of translation vendors, APIs, and internal systems (e.g., Smartling, AI-based translation workflows) • Ensure systems support scalable language expansion, including complex requirements like bidirectional text, RTL layouts, and data-heavy UI components • Establish strong operational practices, including monitoring, debugging, and maintaining translation accuracy and freshness across services • Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure translation systems are reliable, performant, and well-integrated into the broader architecture • Manage team execution, balancing new feature delivery, infrastructure improvements, and technical debt reduction • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement
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