Oura

Senior Algorithm Scientist

Hybrid - San Francisco, California · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$173k-$203kDetected 8 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsCode ReviewGitMachine LearningData AnalysisElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
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.
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.

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)
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family

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)
A pragmatic can-do attitude and delivery-focused mindset: you can move quickly and prioritize effectively

Experience with biosignal sensing and wearable hardware (including hardware prototypes) is a plus

Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.
Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave
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
Flexible schedule and good asynchronous communication skills to work with Oura's Finnish teams (early morning meetings two to three times a week)
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.

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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.
At Oura, we care about you and your well-being.

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