Senior Firmware Engineer

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Firmware Engineer with a passion for innovation in the wearable technology space. If you have a track record of developing cutting-edge firmware and a keen interest in shaping the future of wearable devices, we want you on our team!

What you will do: 

• Design and Develop Firmware: Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for our next-generation wearable devices, focusing on performance, power efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate on Product Development: Work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet our high standards of quality and user experience.
• Innovate and Improve: Continuously innovate and improve product features and performance, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies in firmware development.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex firmware issues, ensuring robust, reliable performance across all devices.
• Contribute to Strategy: Play a key role in strategic decisions related to firmware architecture and technology stack, aligning with our mission to revolutionize the wearable technology industry.

Requirements 

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

• 5+ Years of Firmware Development Experience: With a solid foundation in firmware engineering principles and hands-on experience in the wearable or related consumer electronics field.
• Expertise in C/C++: Proficient in writing high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in C/C++, with a deep understanding of microcontroller architectures.
• Experience with BLE and Wireless Communication: Strong background in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and other wireless communication protocols, crucial for wearable technology development.
• Knowledge of Power Management: Demonstrated experience in power optimization for battery-operated devices, ensuring longevity and efficiency of wearables.
• Familiarity with Wearable Sensors: Experience integrating and optimizing a variety of sensors commonly used in wearable technology, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and heart rate sensors.
• Agile Development Practices: Comfortable working in an agile development environment, with excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teams across different locations.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family
• Fertility benefits through Carrot Pro
• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements
• $750 Learning & Development credit
• 20 days of PTO + 13 paid holidays + 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• 5 days paid sick leave, 5 days bereavement leave, 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates’ pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1 $162,000 - $203,000
• Region 2 $150,000 - $187,000 

A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.

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Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.