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ŌURA · 18 hours ago

Senior Hardware Engineer - Motion Sensing

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$173K/yr - $233K/yr

5+ years exp

ŌURA is a company focused on empowering individuals to understand and improve their health through innovative products. The Senior Hardware Engineer, Motion Sensing will be responsible for driving the architecture and development of motion sensing systems for wearable products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and evolve motion and inertial sensor architectures (accelerometers, gyroscopes, IMUs, etc.) for low-power wearable platforms

Translate sensing requirements into robust hardware specifications aligned with product goals

Lead integration of motion and related sensors into Oura Ring 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 to ensure accurate motion data feeds into Oura’s signal processing and machine learning stacks

Contribute to product planning and sensor roadmap discussions based on performance feedback and technology advances

Develop and maintain rigorous test methodologies, metrics, and automation frameworks for motion sensor performance evaluation

Analyze sensor data to diagnose edge cases and performance bottlenecks and define corrective actions

Engage with sensor vendors, partners, and manufacturers to assess technology options, secure components, and optimize integration into mass-production workflows

Produce clear technical documentation of sensor designs, trade studies, test plans, and performance metrics

Present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-disciplinary stakeholders

Qualification

Motion sensing systemsSensor architecture designSensor characterizationAccelerometersGyroscopesEmbedded systemsAnalytical problem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborative mindset

Required

5+ years of experience in motion sensing, inertial measurement systems, or similar sensor design and integration roles

Experience with accelerometers, gyroscopes, MEMS sensors, and low-power embedded sensor interfaces

Strong background in sensor characterization, signal quality analysis, embedded systems, and data integrity practices

Excellent analytical problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset with experience working across hardware, firmware, and analytics teams

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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