Remote Senior Data Scientist

Description:

• Oura is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Performance Squad, which focuses on building advanced features for athletes and active members.
• The role involves providing actionable coaching and personalized insights to help members achieve their training goals.
• Responsibilities include leading the development of novel running dynamics algorithms, creating a data-driven coaching experience, and establishing the analytical foundation for structured workout tracking.
• This position is remote, with a preference for candidates in the US Eastern Time Zone.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of relevant work experience as a data scientist or machine learning engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Deep, hands-on experience with time-series data from multi-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, or similar MEMS sensors is required, preferably in the consumer wearable or biomechanics space.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and experience with scientific/ML libraries is necessary, along with the ability to build robust, scalable, production-ready code.
• Strong experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is essential.
• Candidates should have expert-level proficiency in SQL and data wrangling, and be comfortable maintaining data pipelines for developed features.
• A deep understanding of experimental design, causal inference, and validation methodologies for ML-powered product features is required.
• Familiarity with end-to-end development using AWS or a similar cloud service is preferred.
• Experience working with international and distributed teams is necessary.
• Prior experience in the athletic performance technology space is a plus.

Benefits:

• Oura offers a competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources are provided.
• Employees receive an Oura Ring and discounts for friends and family.
• The position includes 20 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave are also included in the benefits package.