Algorithm Scientist

Oura
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 151,300 - 178,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 2-4 yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Analytical skills","Technical communication","Data-driven reasoning","Problem-solving"]

Develop and evaluate multimodal biosignal algorithms that combine data from sensing pathways such as PPG, motion, and temperature to enable richer physiological insights. Build and validate signal-processing and machine-learning models, integrate noisy time-series data, and prototype feasibility using experimental sensing systems and evaluation kits. Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to optimize data pipelines and clearly document and communicate technical findings to project leads.

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Algorithm Scientist

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Job Summary

Develop and evaluate multimodal biosignal algorithms that combine data from sensing pathways such as PPG, motion, and temperature to enable richer physiological insights. Build and validate signal-processing and machine-learning models, integrate noisy time-series data, and prototype feasibility using experimental sensing systems and evaluation kits. Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to optimize data pipelines and clearly document and communicate technical findings to project leads.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Implement, refine, and benchmark signal processing and machine learning algorithms for multimodal biosignals.
  • •Apply signal cleaning, noise reduction, feature extraction, and time-series data integration methods across novel modalities.
  • •Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to analyze sensor performance and optimize data collection pipelines.
  • •Analyze data from prototype sensors, evaluation kits, and benchtop setups to assess algorithmic feasibility and signal integrity.
  • •Document findings, present results, and communicate data-driven insights to project leads and cross-functional teammates.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 151,300 - 178,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •2–4+ years of practical experience in biosignal processing, time-series analysis, or sensor fusion (including advanced degree research).
  • •Strong expertise in Python and scientific computing libraries including NumPy, SciPy, pandas, scikit-learn, and PyTorch/TensorFlow.
  • •Solid understanding of human physiological systems and biosensing techniques.
  • •Experience working with noisy, real-world time-series data and building robust preprocessing pipelines.
  • •Master’s degree or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Experience:2-4 yearsBiosignalsTime-series analysisSensor fusionDigital healthWearable sensors
Education:Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Skills:Analytical skillsTechnical communicationData-driven reasoningProblem-solving
Tech Stack:PythonNumPySciPyPandasScikit-learnPyTorchTensorFlowMachine learningTime-series analysis

Company Brief

Oura
Designs and sells the Oura Ring, a wearable device that tracks sleep, activity, and physiological signals to provide personalized health, recovery, and readiness insights via a companion app and analytics platform.
Industry: Wearables
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series C
Headquarters: Oulu, Finland
Founded: 2013
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