Director, HW Sensing Technologies - San Francisco, CA

Ouraring Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Oura is seeking a Director, Sensing Technologies to lead the integration of advanced sensing into wearable devices. You will manage technical teams, define the roadmap, optimize sensor performance, and drive innovation in health insights for users.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Parental leave

Employee discounts for friends & family

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of sensor principles and experience with sensor signal processing.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of sensing technologies in wearable devices.
• Define sensing technology roadmap and evaluate new sensor technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical

Data analysis

Education

10+ years of experience in sensing technologies

Job description

At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.

Oura is seeking a Director, Sensing Technologies to lead the development and integration of advanced sensing technologies into our wearable devices. You will be a key driver in defining our sensing roadmap, evaluating new sensor technologies, and optimizing sensor performance to provide accurate and reliable health insights to our users.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership: Build out and lead a team of hardware, optics, and sensing engineers to develop new capabilities and technologies for wearable devices.
• Sensing Technology Roadmap: Help define and drive the long-term sensing technology roadmap for Oura's wearable devices, aligning with product strategy and user needs.
• Sensor Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and select new sensor technologies, including PPG, accelerometers, gyroscopes, temperature sensors, and emerging sensing modalities.
• Sensor Integration: Lead the integration of sensors into our devices, optimizing sensor placement, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
• Sensor Performance Optimization: Develop and implement algorithms and techniques to improve sensor accuracy, reliability, and power efficiency.
• Algorithm Development: Collaborate with data science and algorithm teams to develop signal processing and machine learning algorithms for sensor data analysis.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with sensor vendors, negotiating specifications, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineering, firmware, software, and product management teams to ensure seamless sensor integration and data flow.
• System-Level Optimization: Optimize the overall sensing system, including hardware, firmware, and software, to achieve optimal performance and power consumption.
• Testing and Validation: Define and oversee sensor testing and validation plans to ensure performance and reliability.
• Technology Scouting: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sensing technologies, attending conferences, and engaging with research institutions.

• 10+ years of experience in developing and integrating sensing technologies, preferably in wearable devices, medical devices, or a related industry.
• Deep understanding of sensor principles, including optical, inertial, and physiological sensors.
• Experience with sensor signal processing and algorithm development.
• Strong knowledge of sensor calibration and validation techniques.
• Experience with sensor hardware design and integration.
• Familiarity with low-power design principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers.

Bonus Points If You Also Have:

• Experience with developing sensing technologies for health and wellness applications.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques for sensor data analysis.
• Experience with developing and validating algorithms for PPG, ECG, or other physiological signals.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Experience with MEMS technology.

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.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.

• San Francisco Base Compensation Range: $206,000 - $257,000

We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI)

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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