Senior Data Scientist - ML
About the Company Ōura’s mission is to empower people to better understand and improve their health. Its award-winning Oura Ring and connected app provide daily insights into readiness, activity, and sleep, helping millions of people make informed decisions about their health and build healthier lifestyles. Ōura is a growing company focused on improving health and well-being through wearable technology, data, and personalized insights. About the Role Ōura is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Data Scientist to join its Women’s Health team. In this role, you will develop and commercialize machine learning models and algorithms using wearable health data to support women's health features and improve health outcomes. You will lead complex technical projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of reliable machine learning solutions. The role also involves statistical analysis, exploratory research, model validation, and communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with a preference for applicants based in San Francisco, San Diego, or Boston.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deploy machine learning pipelines and models for Women’s Health features, with a focus on time-series analysis and robust validation. Drive the commercialization of machine learning models and algorithms in collaboration with scientists, product managers, software developers, product designers, and test engineers. Design and conduct statistical analyses to evaluate model performance, monitor results, and generate insights that inform product decisions. Conduct exploratory research to identify and characterize new health-sensing features. Translate proof-of-concept research into scalable, commercialized products. Contribute to machine learning best practices within the Women’s Health team. Present and explain complex technical concepts to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge. Help advance the team's approach to developing and applying machine learning in women's health.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related field. At least 3 years of industry experience in machine learning and data science. At least 5 years of advanced programming experience with Python and SQL. Extensive experience with machine learning and statistical modeling techniques, including deep learning, time-series analysis, and signal processing. Demonstrated experience across the full lifecycle of developing and commercializing machine learning models and algorithms. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. A self-driven, pragmatic, and delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work efficiently and prioritize competing tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of women's health. Experience working with health data collected through wearable devices. Salary and Benefits Ōura uses a market-based compensation approach. Salary depends on the employee’s US work location, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market conditions. Annual salary ranges by location: Region 1: $172,550–$203,000 Region 2: $158,950–$187,000 Region 3: $147,900–$174,000 A recruiter can confirm the applicable pay region based on the candidate’s US location. Compensation ranges may change over time. Benefits include: Competitive salary and equity packages. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Mental health resources. An Oura Ring and discounts for friends and family. 20 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 days of flexible wellness time off. Paid sick leave and parental leave. Work Arrangement and Employment Details Work arrangement: Remote within the United States. Preferred locations: San Francisco, San Diego, or Boston. Location restrictions: Ōura is not considering candidates residing in Alaska, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. Equal Employment Opportunity Ōura is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, gender, 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, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ōura provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the interview process, in performing essential job functions, and in accessing employment benefits and privileges. Recruitment and Application Notice Ōura does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Candidates should be cautious of fraudulent job offers. Open positions are listed on the official Ōura Careers page and trusted job boards. Ōura will not request personal identification or upfront payment for equipment. Official offers are sent through DocuSign after a verbal offer, not through text messages or email.