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ŌURA · 3 days ago

Machine Learning Data Scientist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $178K/yr

3+ years exp

ŌURA is a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives through their innovative products. They are seeking a Machine Learning Data Scientist to analyze large-scale datasets and develop deep learning models that improve health outcomes for Oura members.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze research and clinical datasets to evaluate algorithm performance and uncover new physiological and health insights

Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, engineers, and product teams to translate research advances into production features that bring value to Oura members

Drive scientific publications and validation studies that advance understanding of human physiology and support Oura’s mission to improve health

Research, prototype, and implement deep learning models for large-scale physiological time-series data (e.g., PPG, motion, temperature), including foundation model approaches

Build and optimize scalable data generation, training and evaluation pipelines for physiological modeling

Qualification

Deep learning modelsPythonMachine learning frameworksBiomedical engineeringStatistical analysisScientific writingInterdisciplinary teamworkCollaborative mindset

Required

A PhD or MSc with 3+ years of industry experience, in biomedical engineering, machine learning, or a related field

Hands-on experience developing and evaluating deep learning models for time-series or sensor data, ideally involving physiological or wearable signals

Strong proficiency in Python and core ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn

Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and experimental design, with experience interpreting results from large-scale research or clinical studies

Excellent scientific writing skills and a record of first-author, peer-reviewed publications

Collaborative mindset, ability to work autonomously, and comfort operating in an interdisciplinary, globally distributed team

Flexibility to adjust schedules for occasional meetings across time zones with European colleagues, and willingness to travel for onsite meetings a few times per year

Preferred

Experience in healthcare or health technology

Benefits

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

Company

ŌURA

Glassdoor4.4

Oura is an award-winning, fast-growing startup that helps people get up close and personal with their health.

Founded in 2013

San Francisco, California, US

501-1000 employees

https://ouraring.com/how-it-works

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