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Oura is hiring a Staff ML Algorithm Scientist

About the Role

The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing machine learning models that process physiological data to deliver personalized health insights. The scientist will work closely with research, engineering, and product teams to translate scientific concepts into production-grade algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models for physiological signal analysis
  • Optimize algorithms for performance and scalability on embedded systems
  • Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate models into products
  • Evaluate model performance using statistical and clinical validation methods
  • Stay current with advancements in machine learning and biomedical signal processing
  • Lead algorithm development efforts from concept to deployment
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis on large-scale biometric datasets
  • Improve model interpretability and reliability for consumer-facing outputs
  • Support clinical validation studies with algorithmic expertise
  • Document methods and results for internal and regulatory review
  • Mentor junior scientists and engineers in ML best practices
  • Contribute to research initiatives and technical publications
  • Identify opportunities for innovation in sleep, activity, and recovery tracking
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define product requirements
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards
  • Refine data labeling pipelines to enhance training set quality
  • Develop anomaly detection methods for sensor data integrity
  • Apply time-series analysis techniques to longitudinal health data
  • Balance model complexity with real-time processing constraints
  • Support A/B testing of algorithmic changes in production
  • Troubleshoot model drift and performance degradation
  • Collaborate on feature engineering using domain knowledge
  • Translate clinical research findings into algorithmic improvements
  • Participate in technical design reviews and architecture planning
  • Contribute to intellectual property development through patent filings

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote work model with flexibility based on location and team needs

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary team focused on health technology and wearable devices

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in shaping the scientific foundation of wearable health technology, directly influencing how users understand their sleep, activity, and recovery patterns through accurate, data-driven insights.

What We Value

We prioritize scientific rigor, user-centered design, and collaboration across disciplines to build trustworthy health tools grounded in evidence-based research and real-world validation.

Growth Opportunities

Scientists in this role have the chance to lead high-impact projects, publish research, and contribute to the evolution of health monitoring algorithms at scale.

Work Environment

The team operates in a dynamic, research-driven environment that encourages experimentation, peer review, and continuous learning while maintaining focus on product deliverables.

Impact Metrics

Success is measured by model accuracy improvements, user engagement with insights, and contributions to clinical validation outcomes.

Collaboration Style

Regular interaction with hardware engineers, data analysts, clinical researchers, and product managers ensures alignment between algorithm development and user needs.

Technology Stack

The team uses Python, PyTorch, AWS, Git, and internal data platforms to develop, test, and deploy machine learning models in a secure environment.

Research Integration

Ongoing integration of peer-reviewed findings into algorithm updates ensures that product features reflect the latest scientific understanding.

User Privacy Focus

All algorithm development follows strict data governance policies to protect user privacy and ensure compliance with global regulations.

Innovation Culture

Team members are encouraged to propose new methods, run pilot studies, and explore novel applications of biometric data for health improvement.

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About company
Oura
Oura creates award-winning products, including the Oura Ring and its connected app, to help people gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality. The company's mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
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Job Details
Department Future Physiology
Category other
Posted 3 hours ago