Photonics Sensing Architect

Oura
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 216,000 - 255,000Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Communication","Collaboration","Cross-functional teamwork","Documentation"]

Engineer and design new optical technologies for low-power wearable sensors, from defining requirements to prototyping, validating, and integrating sensors into Oura hardware. Lead sensor characterization and test plans, analyze signal quality and edge cases, and collaborate with firmware, algorithm, and systems teams to ensure accurate motion data feeds Oura’s signal processing and machine learning stacks. Work with suppliers and partners to optimize mass-production integration while documenting trade studies and results.

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Photonics Sensing Architect

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Job Summary

Engineer and design new optical technologies for low-power wearable sensors, from defining requirements to prototyping, validating, and integrating sensors into Oura hardware. Lead sensor characterization and test plans, analyze signal quality and edge cases, and collaborate with firmware, algorithm, and systems teams to ensure accurate motion data feeds Oura’s signal processing and machine learning stacks. Work with suppliers and partners to optimize mass-production integration while documenting trade studies and results.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define, prototype, and validate new optical sensors for low-power wearable platforms, translating sensing requirements into hardware specifications.
  • •Lead integration of optical sensors into Oura hardware, ensuring calibration, noise management, power efficiency, and high-quality signal acquisition.
  • •Design and execute sensor characterization and validation tests from prototype through production.
  • •Collaborate with firmware, algorithm, and systems teams so accurate motion data feeds into Oura’s signal processing and machine learning stacks.
  • •Develop and maintain test methodologies and automation frameworks; analyze sensor data to diagnose edge cases and performance bottlenecks, and coordinate with vendors for mass-production workflows.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 216,000 - 255,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid HolidaysParental LeavePaid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in optical and electrode sensor or similar sensor design and integration roles.
  • •Experience with optical/electrode sensors and low-power embedded sensor interfaces.
  • •Strong sensor characterization and signal-quality analysis with embedded systems and data integrity practices.
  • •Ability to develop and maintain test methodologies, metrics, and automation frameworks for sensor evaluation.
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and analytics teams.
Experience:WearablesEmbedded systemsSensor technologyMachine learning
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationCross-functional teamworkDocumentation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Optical sensorsRamanSpectroscopyPhotoacousticQCLEmbedded systemsFirmwareSignal processingMachine learningCalibrationNoise managementPower efficiencySignal acquisitionSensor characterizationTest automationData integritySensor roadmap discussions

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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