ŌURA · 9 hours ago
Senior Firmware Engineer - BLE
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$173K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expOura is a company focused on empowering individuals to understand and improve their health through innovative wearable technology. They are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of firmware for next-generation wearable devices, with an emphasis on Bluetooth LE connectivity and performance optimization.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Design and Develop Firmware: Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for our next-generation wearable devices, with a strong focus on Bluetooth LE connectivity, performance, power efficiency, and scalability
Own Bluetooth LE Integration: Integrate, configure, and maintain Bluetooth LE stacks on embedded platforms, including working with vendor-supplied SDKs, silicon-specific BLE implementations, and RTOS environments. Ensure robust interoperability across mobile platforms and real-world usage conditions
Low-Level Debugging and Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex, low-level firmware and connectivity issues, including BLE protocol behavior, RF-related problems, and cross-layer interactions between firmware, hardware, and mobile applications. Use protocol analyzers, logs, and on-device debugging tools to identify root causes
Collaborate Across Disciplines and Vendors: Work closely with hardware engineers, mobile teams, product managers, and external silicon and Bluetooth stack vendors to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions. Participate in technical discussions with vendors to evaluate SDK updates, resolve stack limitations, and influence roadmap decisions
Optimize for Power and Reliability: Design firmware architectures that balance Bluetooth performance, power consumption, and user experience, especially for always-on, battery-constrained wearable devices
Contribute to Strategy: Play a key role in strategic decisions related to firmware architecture and technology stack, aligning with our mission to revolutionize the wearable technology industry
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of Hands-on Firmware Development experience: With a solid foundation in firmware engineering principles and Bluetooth LE protocol fundamentals, including: Proficiency in writing high-quality, maintainable, and efficient C/C++ code
Integrating and configuring Bluetooth LE stacks on embedded devices
Implementing standard and proprietary Bluetooth LE services and profiles
Experience Working with BLE Stack and Silicon Vendors: Proven ability to work with vendor-provided Bluetooth stacks and SDKs, communicate technical issues clearly, evaluate trade-offs, and collaborate on fixes or workarounds
Low-Level Debugging Skills: Strong skills in debugging connectivity and protocol-level issues, using tools such as Bluetooth sniffers, logging, traces, and hardware debuggers to investigate issues in the field
Power Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience optimizing firmware for ultra-low-power operation in battery-powered devices, particularly in relation to Bluetooth activity
Agile Development Practices: Comfortable working in an agile development environment, with excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teams across different locations
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity packages
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
Oura is an award-winning, fast-growing startup that helps people get up close and personal with their health.
501-1000 employees
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