Senior Wearable Hardware Human Factors Researcher

Ōura; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,900 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, vision insurance

20 days paid time off plus holidays

Oura Ring and employee discounts

Job summary

Ōura in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Human Factors Researcher to significantly influence the design and comfort of Ōura rings. This role involves conducting extensive human factors research and collaborating across teams to ensure high usability and fit based on human modeling data.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ergonomics, extensive research experience in wearable technology, and the ability to convert findings into practical design parameters.

The position offers a hybrid work setup, competitive salary, and excellent benefits supporting employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years conducting human factors research on physical hardware.
• Experience interpreting 3D anthropometric datasets.
• Strong command of ergonomic principles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end research across product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers.
• Translate research data into design requirements.

Skills

3D anthropometric datasets interpretation

Experimental design

Usability testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

CAD software

Digital human modeling tools

Job description

Ōura in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Human Factors Researcher to significantly influence the design and comfort of Ōura rings. This role involves conducting extensive human factors research and collaborating across teams to ensure high usability and fit based on human modeling data.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ergonomics, extensive research experience in wearable technology, and the ability to convert findings into practical design parameters.

The position offers a hybrid work setup, competitive salary, and excellent benefits supporting employee well-being.