Staff Sensor Lead, Emerging Technologies
Core
Drive architecture, specification, development, and characterization of optical, temperature, motion, and inertial sensing systems for next-generation wearable products.
Role type
Staff Sensor Lead (Hardware/Embedded Systems)
Builds
Robust motion sensing pipelines and high-fidelity metrics for Oura Ring wearables
Domain
Consumer Health Tech / Wearables / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Motion sensing system design, Inertial measurement unit (IMU) integration, Optical sensor characterization, MEMS sensor expertise, Low-power embedded systems, Signal quality analysis, Hardware specification translation, Test methodology development, Vendor coordination, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional leadership, Product roadmap planning, Edge case diagnosis, Automation framework design
Technologies
Optical sensors, Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Temperature sensors, MEMS, IMUs
Responsibilities
Prototype and evolve motion/inertial sensor architectures for novel low-power platforms; Lead integration of sensors ensuring calibration and noise management; Develop rigorous test methodologies and automation frameworks for performance evaluation; Analyze sensor data to diagnose edge cases and define corrective actions; Engage with sensor vendors to secure components and optimize mass-production workflows; Produce technical documentation and present findings to engineering leadership.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with cross-functional influence
