Hardware Engineer, Health Sensing

Join to apply for the Hardware Engineer, Health Sensing role at ŌURAJoin to apply for the Hardware Engineer, Health Sensing role at ŌURADescriptionOur 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 over a million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.DescriptionOur 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 over a million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.Empowering the world starts with living 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’ll DoDevelop and validate physiological sensing systems for acquiring and analyzing physiological signals in wearable health and wellness productsDefine hardware and software technical specifications and implement test and calibration protocols both internally and at manufacturer sitesEnsure that the physiological sensors integrated in our products meet their specifications from prototype to mass productionBuild and validate hardware architectures optimized for low-noise, high-resolution time-series signal collectionPlan and execute benchtop and on-body testing to evaluate system performance across various user populationsSupport validation and compliance efforts in collaboration with regulatory, research, and clinical teamsWork cross-functionally to ensure end-to-end system performance and signal integrityConduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting to ensure sensor performance across varying environmental and use-case conditionsCollaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate sensors within constrained form factors and flexible layoutsPartner with firmware and software teams to enable and refine features built on physiological dataWork directly with sensor vendors to evaluate new components, optimize performance, and address integration challengesTravel occasionally to Finland and to global manufacturing or development sites as required (15%–20%)RequirementsWe would love to have you on our team, if you have:Technical ExpertiseStrong electrical engineering background and experience with the design and testing of low-noise analog or mixed-signal systemsStrong understanding of time-series physiological signal acquisition, including best practices for minimizing noise and motion artifactsFamiliarity with algorithmic methods for time-series signal modeling and calculating physiological metricsSimulation and modeling experience using tools like ANSYS, CST, or COMSOLSkilled in embedded software and data acquisition tools such as C/C++, Python, or similarExperience with data analysis and signal processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or JMPProblem Solving and Analytical ThinkingStrong experimental and analytical skills with a methodical approach to isolating and debugging complex issues across hardware and algorithm domainsAbility to work independently through ambiguity and rapidly iterate on early-stage conceptsDriven by data and eager to understand root causes behind performance issuesCommunication and CollaborationEffective communicator across disciplines, with the ability to clearly convey technical insights both in written and verbal form to technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working in cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, product, and researchContributed to project documentation, planning, and alignment with stakeholdersEducational BackgroundBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics,or related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experienceMaster’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experiencePrototyping and TestingHands-on experience building and characterizing early-stage hardware systemsProficiency using various lab instrumentation tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, physiological simulators, power analyzers, and environmental chambersBonus Points:Experience developing or integrating physiological sensing systems into wearable or health-oriented productsTrack record of supporting high volume products from early prototyping through manufacturing and launchKnowledge of regulatory or safety standards for health-related technologiesPrior work in validation studies or performance benchmarking across diverse populationsBenefitsAt 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 packagesHealth, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resourcesAn Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time offPaid sick leave and parental leaveOura 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 Range (SF): $142,000 - $228,000Region 2 Range (SD): $130,000 - $211,000A 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), Oklahoma (OK), 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.Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.Stay cautious and protect your personal details.To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. 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Created: 2025-09-17