Senior Algorithm Scientist

ŌURA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 172,550 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ŌURA is seeking a Senior Algorithm Scientist in San Francisco to develop and validate health-sensing algorithms for our Ring and app. You will advance signal processing, machine learning, and biomarker development across sensing modalities, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate research into a commercial product.

The role emphasizes fast delivery, strong programming in Python, and collaboration with our Finnish teams, with three in-office days in SF and regional flexibility.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years in biomedical/EE/neural engineering
• MSc with 5+ years in biomedical/EE/neural engineering
• 3+ years of Python programming experience
• Experience with signal processing and time-series analysis
• Experience with biosignal sensing or wearables is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams
• Willingness to work with teams in different time zones

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy signal processing and ML algorithms for Oura features
• Explore new sensing features and take them from concept to product
• Design studies to evaluate biomarkers and hardware prototypes
• Maintain internal signal evaluation tools for hardware/firmware teams
• Summarize analyses and present results to a broad audience
• Support integration of new sensing modalities into hardware
• Coordinate with cross-functional and overseas teams

Skills

Python

Signal processing

Time-series analysis

Kalman filtering

Biosignal sensing

Education

PhD in related field

MSc in related field

Tools

Git

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

• 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 Francisco, with at least three days in office.

Benefits

• 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 1: $172,550 – $203,000

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.