Firmware Engineer

ŌURA

Firmware Engineer developing firmware for next-generation wearable devices. Collaborating with product and hardware teams to create cutting-edge technology at Ōura.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $138,550 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and Develop Firmware: Assist with design, development, and optimization of firmware for our next-generation wearable devices, focusing on performance, power efficiency, and scalability.
Collaborate on Product Development: Work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet our high standards of quality and user experience.
Innovate and Improve: Continuously innovate and improve product features and performance, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies in firmware development.
Problem-Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex firmware issues, ensuring robust, reliable performance across all devices.
Contribute to Strategy: Play a key role in strategic decisions related to firmware architecture and technology stack, aligning with our mission to revolutionize the wearable technology industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ Years of Firmware Development Experience: With a solid foundation in firmware engineering principles and hands-on experience in the wearable or related consumer electronics field.
Expertise in C/C++: Proficient in writing high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in C/C++, with a deep understanding of microcontroller architectures.
Familiarity with Wearable Sensors: Experience integrating and optimizing a variety of sensors commonly used in wearable technology, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and heart rate sensors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentCC++microcontroller architecturessensor integrationperformance optimizationpower efficiencyscalabilitytroubleshootingdiagnostic skills

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvinginnovationstrategic thinkingcommunication