Hardware Engineer, Health Sensing
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Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a Health Sensing Hardware Engineer to join our hardware team working on future wearables and accessory devices reporting directly to the Director, Hardware Sensing Technologies. This opportunity will be hybrid out of our San Francisco or San Diego office.
What You Will Do Develop and validate physiological sensing systems for acquiring and analyzing physiological signals in wearable health and wellness products
Define hardware and software technical specifications and implement test and calibration protocols both internally and at manufacturer sites
Ensure that the physiological sensors integrated in our products meet their specifications from prototype to mass production
Build and validate hardware architectures optimized for low-noise, high-resolution time-series signal collection
Plan and execute benchtop and on-body testing to evaluate system performance across various user populations
Support validation and compliance efforts in collaboration with regulatory, research, and clinical teams
Work cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end system performance and signal integrity
Conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting to ensure sensor performance across varying environmental and use-case conditions
Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate sensors within constrained form factors and flexible layouts
Partner with firmware and software teams to enable and refine features built on physiological data
Work directly with sensor vendors to evaluate new components, optimize performance, and address integration challenges
Travel occasionally to Finland and to global manufacturing or development sites as required (15%–20%)
Requirements Technical Expertise Strong electrical engineering background and experience with the design and testing of low-noise analog or mixed-signal systems
Strong understanding of time-series physiological signal acquisition, including best practices for minimizing noise and motion artifacts
Familiarity with algorithmic methods for time-series signal modeling and calculating physiological metrics
Simulation and modeling experience using tools like ANSYS, CST, or COMSOL
Skilled in embedded software and data acquisition tools such as C/C++, Python, or similar
Experience with data analysis and signal processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or JMP
Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking Strong experimental and analytical skills with a methodical approach to isolating and debugging complex issues across hardware and algorithm domains
Ability to work independently through ambiguity and rapidly iterate on early-stage concepts
Driven by data and eager to understand root causes behind performance issues
Communication and Collaboration Effective communicator across disciplines, with the ability to clearly convey technical insights both in written and verbal form to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working in cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, product, and research
Contributed to project documentation, planning, and alignment with stakeholders
Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
Prototyping and Testing Hands-on experience building and characterizing early-stage hardware systems
Proficiency using various lab instrumentation tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, physiological simulators, power analyzers, and environmental chambers
Bonus Points Experience developing or integrating physiological sensing systems into wearable or health-oriented products
Track record of supporting high volume products from early prototyping through manufacturing and launch
Knowledge of regulatory or safety standards for health-related technologies
Prior work in validation studies or performance benchmarking across diverse populations
Benefits At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!
What We Offer Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family
Fertility benefits through Carrot Pro
Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements
$750 Learning & Development credit
20 days of PTO + 13 paid holidays + 8 days of flexible wellness time off
5 days paid sick leave, 5 days bereavement leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave
Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers
Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location. These ranges may be modified in the future. Recruiters can determine zones/tiers based on your US location.
Disclaimer and Notices Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering