Senior Algorithm Scientist

Hybrid San Francisco, United StatesHybrid

Responsibilities

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

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.
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
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
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

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
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.
Region 1: $172,550 - $203,000
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

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential.
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.
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.
We would love to have you on our team if you have:
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 Fransisco, with at least three days in office. Benefits