Photonics Sensing Architect
Core
Design, prototype, and validate optical sensors (Raman, spectroscopy, photoacoustic, QCL) for low-power wearable platforms to measure readiness, activity, and sleep quality.
Role type
Senior IC Photonics Sensing Architect
Builds
Optical sensing hardware for the Oura Ring
Domain
Wearable health technology / Optical sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical sensor design, sensor integration, low-power embedded interfaces, sensor characterization, signal quality analysis, embedded systems, data integrity, hardware specification translation, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with Raman spectroscopy, photoacoustic sensing, QCL technology, firmware collaboration
Technologies
Raman, spectroscopy, photoacoustic, QCL, low-power embedded interfaces
Responsibilities
Define and prototype new optical sensors for wearables; translate sensing requirements into hardware specifications; lead sensor integration and calibration; execute characterization and validation tests; collaborate with firmware and algorithm teams on signal processing; develop test methodologies and automation frameworks; analyze sensor data to diagnose performance bottlenecks; coordinate with sensor vendors and manufacturers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
