Oura is looking for a Hardware Recruiter for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support critical hiring across our Hardware, Firmware, and Sensing organizations. In this role, you will partner with executives and leaders to build diverse, high-performing teams and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
What You'll Do
- Own and drive full-cycle recruiting for Hardware and related roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
- Recruit across roles such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Firmware, Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering and Sensing.
- Build and maintain robust talent pipelines using creative, multi-channel sourcing strategies.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to deeply understand technical requirements, team structure, and role expectations.
- Screen and assess candidates for both functional excellence and product mindset.
- Act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing regular updates on pipeline health, market insights, leveling guidance, and hiring progress.
- Use data, judgment, and storytelling to influence hiring decisions and improve funnel quality and speed.
- Partner with the broader recruiting team to build efficient, scalable, and inclusive hiring processes.
- Collaborate with People Operations partners to support thoughtful organizational design and talent acquisition.
- Serve as an advocate for both candidates and the company, ensuring consistent communication and a best-in-class candidate experience.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement tools and practices that improve recruiter efficiency and hiring outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Background recruiting in consumer technology companies (wearables, IoT, medical devices, or hardware-enabled platforms).
- Proven ability to close senior-level and highly specialized technical talent.
- Strong understanding of hardware and firmware roles, including how to evaluate hands-on engineering experience, design tradeoffs, and manufacturing readiness.
- Demonstrated success using ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (e.g., GEM).
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, balance multiple priorities, and partner closely with senior leaders.
- Consistent history of meeting or exceeding hiring goals and building trusted partnerships with hiring managers.
- Experience coaching hiring managers and supporting long-term, strategic hiring plans.
- Demonstrated passion, ownership, and drive, paired with a warm, professional, and candidate-first approach.
Technical Stack
- Greenhouse
- GEM
Team & Environment
You will be a key member of the global recruiting team, reporting to the Global Head of Recruiting in San Francisco.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
- Target compensation range: Region 1: $119,000 - $160,000; Region 2: $106,250 - $150,000; Region 3: $100,000 - $138,000.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located in the US.
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.





