Staff Sensor Lead, Emerging Technologies

As a Staff Sensor Lead, Emerging Technologies at ŌURA, you will drive architecture, specification, development, and characterization of optical, temp, motion and inertial sensing systems for next-generation wearable products. You will partner closely with hardware, firmware, algorithm, and product teams to design robust motion sensing pipelines that unlock high-fidelity metrics, improve activity and gesture detection, and enhance user experiences. This role blends deep technical execution with cross-functional influence, impacting ŌURA's sensor roadmap, performance outcomes, and long-term platform strategy. You will be reporting into the Director, Hardware Sensing and reporting out of our San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

Prototype, incubate, define and evolve motion and inertial sensor architectures (optical, accelerometers, gyroscopes, IMUs, temp sensor etc.) for novel new low-power wearable platforms; Translate sensing requirements into robust hardware specifications aligned with product goals; Lead integration of all sensors from optical, temp, motion and related sensors into new 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 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

Requirements

10+ years of experience in motion sensing, inertial measurement systems, or similar sensor design and integration roles; Experience with optical, temperature, microphone, 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

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