Photonics Sensing Architect

ŌURA

. Define, prototype, and validate new optical sensors such as Raman, spectroscopy, photoacoustic, and QCL sensors for low-power wearable platforms .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $216,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical sensor design and integration, with a strong focus on low-power wearable platforms and sensor characterization. Proficient in collaborating across hardware, firmware, and analytics teams to enhance signal processing and machine learning applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Sensor DesignSensor CharacterizationEmbedded SystemsSignal Quality AnalysisAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Optical SensorsElectrode SensorsLow-Power Embedded InterfacesData Integrity PracticesCalibrationNoise ManagementSignal AcquisitionTest MethodologiesPerformance EvaluationPrototype Development

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Automation FrameworksSensor Performance MetricsMachine Learning Stacks

Industry Keywords

Sensor IntegrationProduct PlanningTechnical DocumentationCross-Disciplinary Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, prototype, and validate new optical sensors such as Raman, spectroscopy, photoacoustic, and QCL sensors for low-power wearable platforms
Translate sensing requirements into robust hardware specifications aligned with product goals
Lead integration of optical sensors into Oura hardware, including calibration, noise management, power efficiency, and signal acquisition
Design and execute sensor characterization and validation tests from prototype through production
Collaborate with firmware, algorithm, and systems teams to support signal processing and machine learning stacks
Contribute to product planning and sensor roadmap discussions
Develop and maintain test methodologies, metrics, and automation frameworks for sensor performance evaluation
Analyze sensor data to diagnose edge cases and performance bottlenecks and define corrective actions
Engage with vendors, partners, and manufacturers to assess technology options, secure components, and optimize mass-production integration
Produce technical documentation and present findings to engineering leadership and cross-disciplinary stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of optical and electrode sensor or similar sensor design and integration roles
Experience with optical and electrode 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

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Ōura 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