Senior Algorithm Scientist

About the role

The Senior Algorithm Scientist will contribute to the development and validation of health sensing algorithms for Oura's products. This role involves researching, developing, and deploying algorithms based on various sensing modalities, conducting exploratory research, and supporting the incorporation of new sensing modalities into next-generation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research, development and deployment of signal processing and machine learning algorithms for Oura features/products based on a range of sensing modalities
• Conduct early stage exploratory research to identify and characterize new potential sensing features and functionality
• Develop proof-of-concept features and work with a cross-functional team to take these from proof-of-concept to a commercialized product
• Develop and maintain internal signal evaluation tools and libraries to help Oura’s hardware and firmware teams optimize current and next-generation products
• Document, summarize, and present data analysis and algorithm performance results with concrete actionable recommendations for a broad audience on a regular basis
• Support the incorporation of new sensing modalities into next-generation hardware by running feasibility studies and providing scientifically-backed guidance to other teams (hardware, firmware, product, etc)
• Cook up with cross-functional teams and overseas stakeholders

Requirements

• PhD degree with three years of work experience OR MSc degree with five years of work experience in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, neural engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of solid programming skills in Python and experience with code collaboration tools (git, peer review, etc)
• Experience with signal processing methods and time-series analysis (FIR/IIR filters, Kalman filtering, adaptive filtering, stochastic processes, etc)
• Experience with biosignal sensing and wearable hardware (including hardware prototypes) is a plus
• A pragmatic can-do attitude and delivery-focused mindset: you can move quickly and prioritize effectively
• A flexible schedule and good asynchronous communication skills to work with Oura’s Finnish teams (early morning meetings two to three times a week)

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