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Principal AI/ML Researcher

Boston, MA💼 Full-time💰 $270,000–$270,000🗓 2026-07-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the development of foundation models integrating wearable sensor data, text, biomarkers, and behavioral signals to understand human physiology and behavior.

Role type

Principal AI Researcher (Strategy & Technical Leadership)

Builds

Scalable AI systems and foundation models for personalized health and fitness experiences

Domain

Health Tech / Wearables / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Large-scale machine learning, deep learning (transformers, state space models), multimodal training, self-supervised and representation learning, RL-based post-training (PPO/DPO/GRPO), large-scale distributed training, architectural decision-making, technical strategy, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Publications at top-tier ML venues, community building, external representation

Technologies

Transformers, state space models, PPO, DPO, GRPO

Responsibilities

Set architectural direction for large-scale models, drive high-risk research from thesis to production, shape AI strategy and infrastructure standards, partner across research/product/engineering, grow staff and strengthen design norms, represent WHOOP externally

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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