Senior Algorithm Scientist

ŌURA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,950 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, vision insurance

20 days of paid time off

Job summary

A health technology company is seeking a Senior Algorithm Scientist to develop and validate innovative health sensing algorithms. You will contribute significantly to products that enhance users' understanding of their health through advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques. This role includes collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, conducting research for new sensing features, and presenting findings to stakeholders. A PhD or MSc in a relevant field with solid Python skills is required, along with experience in signal processing methods and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• PhD degree with three years of work experience OR MSc degree with five years of work experience.
• 3+ years of solid programming skills in Python.
• Experience with signal processing methods and time-series analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate health sensing algorithms.
• Conduct exploratory research for new sensing features.
• Document and present data analysis and algorithm performance.

Skills

Programming in Python

Signal processing methods

Time-series analysis

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or related field

MSc with five years of experience

Tools

Git (code collaboration)

Job description

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 millions of 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 Senior Algorithm Scientist to develop and validate the next generation of health sensing algorithms at Oura. Health sensing algorithms underpin the suite of features we offer to our members. As an algorithm scientist, your work will have a wide ranging impact and provide the foundation for new insights delivered to millions of Oura members around the world.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the research, development and deployment of signal processing and machine learning algorithms for Oura features/products based on a range of sensing modalities
• Conduct early stage exploratory research to identify and characterize new potential sensing features and functionality. Develop proof-of-concept features and work with a cross-functional team to take these from proof-of-concept to a commercialized product
• Design and support internal and external data collection studies to develop, evaluate, benchmark and improve new biomarkers and algorithms and to evaluate the signal quality of hardware and firmware prototypes
• Develop and maintain internal signal evaluation tools and libraries to help Oura’s hardware and firmware teams optimize current and next-generation products
• Document, summarize, and present data analysis and algorithm performance results with concrete actionable recommendations for a broad audience on a regular basis
• Support the incorporation of new sensing modalities into next-generation hardware by running feasibility studies and providing scientifically-backed guidance to other teams (hardware, firmware, product, etc)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and overseas stakeholders

Requirements

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

• PhD degree with three years of work experience OR MSc degree with five years of work experience in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neural engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of solid programming skills in Python and experience with code collaboration tools (git, peer review, etc)
• Experience with signal processing methods and time-series analysis (FIR/IIR filters, Kalman filtering, adaptive filtering, stochastic processes, etc)
• Experience with biosignal sensing and wearable hardware (including hardware prototypes) is a plus
• A pragmatic can-do attitude and delivery-focused mindset: you can move quickly and prioritize effectively
• Flexible schedule and good asynchronous communication skills to work with Oura’s Finnish teams (early morning meetings two to three times a week)
• This role is based in San Diego, with at least three days in office (at our Carmel Mountain location).

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.

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.

• Region 2: $158,950 - $187,000

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

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

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