Oura is hiring a hands-on Software Test Manager & Technical Lead to lead and elevate our software testing strategy. This hybrid role combines leadership with direct technical involvement, guiding a team of test engineers while owning and refining testing capabilities, processes, and methodologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across the US and Oulu, Finland to deliver high-quality products.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the overall test strategy for Oura’s software platforms (mobile, backend, and data systems).
- Lead and mentor a high-performing software test team, driving a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development, data science and product teams to align on test objectives and quality standards.
- Balance managerial responsibilities with technical hands-on work.
- Design, drive and implement automated test frameworks and tools to enable reliable and scalable testing (e.g., Pytest, Appium).
- Contribute directly to test automation, CI/CD integrations, and test data pipelines.
- Visualize data and metrics to communicate test coverage and quality status to stakeholders.
- Define KPIs and dashboards for test coverage, defect trends, and release readiness.
- Champion quality standards, ensuring all teams adhere to best practices and processes.
- Introduce AI-assisted testing methods and advanced analytics to enhance test effectiveness and reliability.
- Establish best practices for regression testing, exploratory testing, and release validation.
- Be the technical go-to person for test automation, tooling, and framework design decisions.
- Coach engineers on code quality, maintainability, and automation principles.
- Evaluate and adopt new test technologies and methodologies to scale testing for future Oura products and services.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading software testing efforts and team in a product-driven environment.
- Strong hands-on background in test automation and scripting (Python required).
- Experience with mobile app testing (iOS & Android), API testing, and cloud-based backend testing.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with a problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience with LLMs and AI-driven dev/test tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor).
Technical Stack
- Python, Pytest, Appium, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
Team & Environment
Lead a team of test engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams across the US and Oulu, Finland.
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
- Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers
- Compensation: Region 1: $162,000 - $203,000; Region 2: $150,000 - $187,000; Region 3: $139,000 - $174,000 + equity: Equity packages included
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in San Francisco, California.
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
