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Hiring Boom: MA Tech Company Creating 600 Jobs
The majority of the new roles will be based at the company's Boston headquarters.
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BOSTON, MA — With the rise of wearable technology like the WHOOP band or the Oura Ring, Boston-based WHOOP announced a major hiring surge this week.
WHOOP, known for its wearable, screen-free fitness tracker and 24/7 health monitor, announced on Wednesday that it plans to add more than 600 new roles throughout the year. The majority of the new roles will be based at the company’s Boston headquarters in the heart of Kenmore Square.
WHOOP said there will be additional hiring across North America, Europe, the GCC and Asia.
New roles at WHOOP will span across multiple departments, including Software, Research and Design, Hardware, Product and Marketing as the company looks to expand globally. The company said it has an acceptance rate of .13 percent, and maintains an extremely selective hiring process.
WHOOP also said the expansion comes alongside the launch of a new employer campaign.
“Right now, companies are debating whether to hire more people or just invest in AI,” said Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, in a statement. “We are doing both. We are doubling down on exceptional talent and doubling down on world-class AI tools because the combination is what wins. Health monitoring is becoming one of the most important platforms in the world, and WHOOP intends to own the category.”
The decision has been met with praise from lawmakers, like Gov. Maura Healey.
“WHOOP’s decision to expand and create 600 new jobs primarily in Boston is a powerful vote of confidence in our economy,” Gov. Healey wrote in a statement Wednesday. "Companies choose Massachusetts because of our incredible talent, world-class research institutions and strong partnerships that help innovative businesses grow. We’re proud WHOOP continues to grow here as Massachusetts remains a global leader in innovation and economic opportunity."
You can find open roles at WHOOP here.
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