Staff Algorithm Test Engineer

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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 over one 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 have offices in San Francisco and San Diego for those who prefer hybrid or office settings. Oura employees in other major cities (like Boston and New York) occasionally gather informally at local co-working locations.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Algorithm Test Engineer to join our algorithm testing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and robustness of algorithms. Your work will involve tasks ranging from single-case debugging to large-scale data analysis. Collaborating closely with our Science, Development, and Testing teams across the US and Oulu, Finland, you will leverage your skills to contribute to the success of a dynamic and multinational organization.

What you will do:

• Requirements Analysis: Review and analyze algorithm specifications and requirements, deriving detailed testing requirements from them.
• Test Design and Execution: Plan, coordinate, design, and execute test plans and cases to ensure algorithms meet specified requirements.
• Requirement Validation: Report and validate the realization of algorithm requirements with detailed evidence.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain tools/scripts for new functionalities and regression tests, including automation to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Process Improvement: Design, improve, and implement testing methodologies and processes to optimize quality assurance efforts.
• Debugging: Investigate, debug, and resolve test failures and issues across all stages of product development.
• Quality Ownership: Take full ownership of product quality and contribute to the release process by ensuring thorough testing and issue resolution.

This is a remote US role with a slight preference for candidates based in San Francisco or San Diego.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software testing or development, preferably in wearable technology or consumer electronics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java and JavaScript, as well as test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and Git for version control.
• Strong knowledge of various software testing methods and their applications.
• Experience in testing or developing algorithms, including test strategy and test plan development for automated testing.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while maintaining a quality-first mindset.

Additional Knowledge:

• Familiarity with embedded devices and their testing requirements is a plus.
• A demonstrated commitment to driving quality improvements in testing and development processes.

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 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
• 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: $182,000 - $228,000
• Region 2: $169,000 - $211,000
• Region 3: $159,000 - $199,000

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

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 regard 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.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Oura is a growth company where cutting edge hardware, software and data expertise is brought together to deliver a reliable and lovable product designed with our users.

We encourage innovation and empower people to listen to their bodies by building a non-invasive wearable that provides simplified data insights.

With us, you get to leverage your inner potential for positive impact by working together with passionate people and modern technologies.

Join us on our mission to empower people to take a proactive role in their health!

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