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Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

OuraRemote - United States
Remote Full-time

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Qualifications

Proven experience in backend development using Python, with a strong understanding of software engineering principles. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. Experience in agile development methodologies is preferred. A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

About the job

At Oura, we believe in unlocking the potential within everyone. Our award-winning Oura Ring and its connected app empower individuals to understand their readiness, activity levels, and sleep quality. By providing actionable insights, we have supported millions in their journey towards healthier living.

Our commitment to uplifting the world starts with embodying our core values and fostering a supportive environment for our team. As a rapidly expanding company dedicated to enhancing well-being, we prioritize equipping our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel both professionally and personally.

Our engineering team is composed of talented developers located across the EU and the US. For everyday feature development, our engineers collaborate in smaller, cross-functional squads that enjoy significant autonomy. Each squad is responsible for the entire lifecycle of their features—from ideation and design to implementation, deployment, maintenance, and bug resolution.

This is a remote role, ideally suited for candidates in the US-Pacific timezone. For those who prefer hybrid or in-office settings, we have locations in San Francisco and San Diego, along with employee hubs in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more.

We are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Backend Engineer to enhance one of our dynamic teams. Several positions are available, each focusing on different feature areas—from enabling new hardware capabilities and interaction modes to creating multimodal data labeling and model training pipelines that drive personalized guidance. Join us at the forefront of wearable technology and help shape the future of Oura’s products.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement high-quality solutions, overseeing the entire process from conception to production, including testing, monitoring, and documentation, while establishing best practices across the engineering lifecycle.
  • Proactively address ambiguous challenges, transforming them into clear, manageable solutions while ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all solutions comply with contemporary security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead architectural enhancements to scale the platform, refine our infrastructure, and support new product functionalities.
  • Collaborate effectively within a globally distributed and diverse team, adapting to Oura’s evolution and seizing new opportunities.

About Oura

Oura is a pioneering health technology company dedicated to empowering individuals through insights into their well-being. Our flagship product, the Oura Ring, is recognized for its state-of-the-art design and functionality, providing users with critical data about their health and lifestyle. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous growth, supporting our employees in their professional journeys and personal lives.

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