At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.

Oura is seeking a Director, Sensing Technologies to lead the development and integration of advanced sensing technologies into our wearable devices. You will be a key driver in defining our sensing roadmap, evaluating new sensor technologies, and optimizing sensor performance to provide accurate and reliable health insights to our users.

What Youll Do:

Technical Leadership: Build out and lead a team of hardware, optics, and sensing engineers to develop new capabilities and technologies for wearable devices.
Sensing Technology Roadmap: Help define and drive the long-term sensing technology roadmap for Ouras wearable devices, aligning with product strategy and user needs.
Sensor Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and select new sensor technologies, including PPG, accelerometers, gyroscopes, temperature sensors, and emerging sensing modalities.
Sensor Integration: Lead the integration of sensors into our devices, optimizing sensor placement, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
Sensor Performance Optimization: Develop and implement algorithms and techniques to improve sensor accuracy, reliability, and power efficiency.
Algorithm Development: Collaborate with data science and algorithm teams to develop signal processing and machine learning algorithms for sensor data analysis.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with sensor vendors, negotiating specifications, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineering, firmware, software, and product management teams to ensure seamless sensor integration and data flow.
System-Level Optimization: Optimize the overall sensing system, including hardware, firmware, and software, to achieve optimal performance and power consumption.
Testing and Validation: Define and oversee sensor testing and validation plans to ensure performance and reliability.
Technology Scouting: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sensing technologies, attending conferences, and engaging with research institutions.

10+ years of experience in developing and integrating sensing technologies, preferably in wearable devices, medical devices, or a related industry.
Deep understanding of sensor principles, including optical, inertial, and physiological sensors.
Experience with sensor signal processing and algorithm development.
Strong knowledge of sensor calibration and validation techniques.
Experience with sensor hardware design and integration.
Familiarity with low-power design principles.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers.

Bonus Points If You Also Have:

Experience with developing sensing technologies for health and wellness applications.
Knowledge of machine learning techniques for sensor data analysis.
Experience with developing and validating algorithms for PPG, ECG, or other physiological signals.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Experience with MEMS technology.