Full-Time
Staff Technical Program Manager
New Sensing
Posted on 8/13/2025
Oura
1,001-5,000 employees
Wearable ring tracking sleep and HRV
Compensation Overview
$159k - $228k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
New York, NY, USA
Remote
Candidates must be based in the US East Coast timezone. Not considering candidates from AK, DE, IA, MS, MO, NE, SD, VT, WV, and WI.
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- 10+ years of experience working with agile development teams and familiarity with SDLC
- Demonstrated ability to assess and provide technical and organizational guidance for mobile and embedded software
- Ability to grasp and bind holistic architecture across different contexts (App, cloud, IT, algorithms, Firmware)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfort speaking to all audiences and the ability to adapt complex challenges into tangible solutions
- Expert-level proficiency with program management tools such as Confluence, Jira, Miro, and SmartSheet including optimizing workflows for different types of programs and teams
- Proactive, strategic, and results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to drive initiatives from conception to completion
- Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple new, innovative products with significant sensing components, preferably in the consumer electronics or health tech space
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones, with an index on US East Coast operating hours
- Drive end-to-end program management activities across software engineering, product, science, and design for new health sensing features, from initial ideation and feasibility studies through all phases of the product lifecycle
- Act as a liaison between Product, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Science, and QA teams through all phases of the development process
- Work with stakeholders across the organization to plan and facilitate major software feature launches in conjunction with hardware launches
- Provide regular, clear, and concise updates on program status, progress, risks, and dependencies to collaborators, engineering teams, science teams, design teams, executive leadership, and other stakeholders
- Foster a collaborative and productive working environment with open communication to all stakeholders. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge and experience on software development for consumer software products combined with consumer hardware products
Oura makes the Oura Ring, a wearable that tracks sleep, HRV, and activity. Data from the ring is sent to a mobile app, where it’s analyzed to give personalized health insights and guidance. It differentiates itself with a focus on sleep and recovery, a compact design, and an easy-to-use app, plus partnerships and a direct-to-consumer model. Its goal is to help people improve health and performance by turning wearable data into practical guidance.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Oulu, Finland
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Oura raised $900M in October 2025, valuing at $11B with 5.5M devices sold.
- Five-year USTA partnership provides US Open branding and player access.
- Galen AI acquisition on April 17, 2026, connects to 12,000 US medical locations.
What critics are saying
- Samsung Galaxy Ring captures Android users with lower subscription at $6.99/month.
- Ultrahuman Ring Air at $349 erodes Oura's $549 premium pricing.
- Post-Roe subpoenas expose hormonal data, sparking lawsuits by mid-2027.
What makes Oura unique
- Oura Ring 4 employs Smart Sensing with 18-path PPG adapting to skin tone and BMI.
- Oura acquired Proxy in 2023 for biometric authentication and payments.
- Oura launched Hormonal Birth Control and Menopause Insights on May 6, 2026.
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Benefits
Competitive salary & equity packages
Health, dental, financial, & vision insurance
Wellness & mental health benefits
$300 per month health improvement related stipend
Flexible working hours
An Oura Ring of your own
Employee discount for friends & family
20 days of PTO
Company News
Supergrowers are emerging in Finland - but who will own them in the future? In Finland, companies are growing that could be 10 times larger than they are now. Why aren't politicians reacting? Today at 10:00 "A structural transformation of the Finnish economy is underway. By the 2030s, Finland will be a technology- and growth-company-driven economy," predicts Jyri Engeström, partner at Lifeline Ventures, on the Markkinaraati program. In Finland, it's common to think that startups are small and insignificant, but according to Engeström, it's time to revise these perceptions. There are numerous rapidly accelerating companies here that will soon grow to rival and surpass current large listed companies. "These companies could be satellite firms or even those building nuclear reactors," he says. As an early-stage venture capital firm, Lifeline Ventures has extensive experience with Finnish unicorns, having invested in nearly all of them: Supercell, Wolt, Oura, Iceye, and Aiven. 0 seconds of 13 minutes, 16 seconds Volume 0% The fruits are being harvested elsewhere. On Markkinaraati, experts ponder how at least some of the growth benefits could also be retained in Finland. Currently, startups needing growth-stage funding almost always have to seek the majority of their financing from abroad, and with that, the fruits of growth flow out of the country. "In Finland, risks have been taken, challenges overcome, and incredible global companies created, and it's possible that these companies will grow 10 times larger," Engeström says. "Unfortunately, Finnish ownership has diluted to about one-tenth, while the majority is held by American companies." It's important to hold onto supergrowers because they can be not only economically but also strategically significant for Finland. "They are critical companies for infrastructure, defense, and the functionality of the entire society, and we should own more of them than we do currently," Engeström says. Oura didn't wake up politicians. Ownership doesn't have to flow abroad, experts emphasize. The Finnish startup community has listed proposals to better retain companies. One key issue is the availability of growth-stage financing. Early-stage funding is available in Finland, but often the B-round is raised from abroad. The Oulu-based smart ring company Oura recently announced it is moving its headquarters to the United States. Behind the decision was better access to capital. According to Riikka Pakarinen, CEO of the Finnish startup community, it was somewhat surprising that politicians barely reacted to Oura's decision. "When a paper machine unfortunately closes somewhere in Finland, a ministerial delegation goes to show sympathy," Pakarinen says. Apparently, no politician has contacted Oura. Ask Kauppalehti. Ask about companies, investing, the economy, or work life. AI searches for answers in Kauppalehti articles. Source Kauppalehti AI-generated
Oura may be working on a smart ring with detachable battery. Oura has filed an interesting patent. Published on April 7, it points to a smart ring with a removable battery section. This could make it easier to replace the battery over time. A replaceable battery design. The newly granted US patent describes a wearable ring made up of two main sections. The inner portion houses the sensor system and core electronics, while the outer curved portion includes the battery housing. Crucially, the filing states that the battery is removable and may be configured so that a user can remove and reinsert it without compromising the functionality of the device. The patent also goes into more detail on how this could work in practice. It describes electrical contacts between the removable battery section and the main ring body, suggesting Oura is also protecting the way power would be transferred once the battery module is slotted back in. Oura also appears to be covering different ways the battery section could be secured in place. The filing references retention elements, sockets and coupling structures, which suggests the company is exploring more than one hardware approach for attaching and removing the battery module. The outer section itself is described as being made up of first and second sub-portions. In practice, this appears to be a two-piece curved shell that fits around the main ring body, forming the removable battery housing. Why this is useful. This could be a useful development for the smart ring category because battery ageing is one of the main factors that limits the lifespan of small wearables. Some Oura users have reported battery life dropping noticeably after a year or two, with devices that once lasted several days needing daily charging. A removable battery design could offer a more practical long-term solution. Instead of replacing the entire ring when battery performance starts to decline, users may only need a new power module, which could also make repairs and warranty replacements simpler. For a premium device designed for continuous wear, that would be a useful change. Of course, as always with patents, there is no guarantee this will appear in a commercial product. But this one is actually not a bad idea. It stands out because it tackles a very real issue for compact wearables: long-term battery life.
Oura, the Finnish startup behind the Oura Ring sleep tracker, is defending its subscription model amid growing consumer fatigue with recurring payments. CEO Tom Hale told Semafor that subscriptions succeed when they deliver strong value, noting Oura's retention rates exceed those of Netflix and Spotify. The company, valued at around $11 billion a year ago, has since doubled its revenue. Hale dismissed concerns about subscription-free competitors from Samsung and RingConn, saying they haven't made a significant impact despite years of trying. Oura's subscription model gives it software-like margins, enabling greater investment in research and development compared to pure hardware companies. The company sees enormous growth potential, currently capturing just 1-2% of the 200 million annual wearables market. Hale declined to confirm recent reports about IPO preparations, saying the company regularly speaks with banks.
Oura expands availability globally to Australia, New Zealand, India, Mexico, and the UAE. In 2026, Oura Ring officially launched in four new global regions: Australia and New Zealand, India, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. With Oura Ring now available to buy in these new markets, Proxy is reaching new milestones and empowering even more people around the world to understand their bodies through accurate, personalized data. To celebrate these launches, its Data Science team analyzed Oura data to reveal exclusive State of Sleep reports, exploring rest and recovery trends in each of these locations. Below, learn more about each nation's unique traits, according to de-identified Oura Member data, as well as more details about availability. Australia & New Zealand: the world's early risers. To celebrate its launch in the ANZ region, Oura hosted an immersive Sleep Studio event at the Centennial Homestead in Sydney. Journalists and creators experienced the science of rest firsthand - from soundbaths featuring didgeridoos to relaxing tea blending. Its latest ANZ Sleep Report revealed some fascinating insights: * Sleep Leaders: New Zealanders lead the world with an average of 7 hours and 11 minutes of sleep, with Australians close behind at 7 hours and 9 minutes. * Morning People: Both nations are the world's earliest risers - 43% of Australians and 39% of Kiwis identify as morning chronotypes. * Recovery Gap: Despite the early starts, Australians have the world's lowest daily Restored time, highlighting a need for more meaningful breaks during the day. Availability: Oura Ring 4 and Oura Ring 4 Ceramic are now available to buy in Australia and New Zealand at ouraring.com. Oura Ring can also be purchased at JB Hi-Fi, and Harvey Norman (Australia only) or Noel Leeming (New Zealand only), in-store and online. India: night-owl nation. Oura has officially arrived in India, partnering with Cromā and Amazon to bring science-backed insights to one of the world's most tech-forward nations. Exploring sleep trends across Indian Oura Members, its State of Sleep report for India uncovered some fascinating findings: * The Midnight Crew: Indian members have some of the highest percentages of evening chronotypes (59%) and latest bedtimes (12:14 AM). * Short Nights: With consistent global wake times, India averages just 6 hours and 28 minutes of sleep - 40 minutes less than the world's longest sleepers. * Power Naps: To compensate, Indian members lead the world in napping, averaging 53 minutes per nap, with Monday being the most popular day to recharge. Availability in India: Oura Ring 4 is available to shop in over 100 Cromā stores, as well as online. Shoppers will also be able to buy Oura Ring 4 online at Amazon. Mexico: high-quality shuteye. On February 11, Oura launched an exclusive partnership with Liverpool, the brand's first and only official retail partner in Mexico. To celebrate this exciting launch, Proxy hosted a wellness-forward event for journalists and creators in Mexico City, where guests enjoyed brunch and hands-on demos to get to know Oura Ring 4. According to its State of Sleep report for Mexico, members are getting high-quality sleep, but their bodies are working in overdrive during the day. * Long Nights: Members in Mexico slept an average of 7 hours 6 minutes of sleep per night, higher than the global average of 6 hours 50 minutes. * Key Sleep Stages: Members logged 95 minutes of REM sleep per night and 76 minutes of deep sleep per night, the highest in the world. * The Stress Factor: Conversely, Mexican members record an average of 127 stressed minutes per day - the highest in the global Oura dataset. Availability in Mexico: Oura Ring 4 and Oura Ring 4 Ceramic are available exclusively at Liverpool, both in physical stores and online. United Arab Emirates (UAE): masters of Sleep efficiency. Overlooking the Burj Khalifa, Oura hosted a Five Sense of Sleep experience, where guests learned more about science-backed ways to sleep better and explored how taste, touch, sound, sight, and smell influence its shuteye. Oura's medical advisor and sleep scientist Dr. Rebecca Robbins presented findings from its State of Sleep report for the UAE, which highlights a population that prioritizes efficiency and sleep quality over quantity. * Maximum Efficiency: UAE-based Oura Members are among the most efficient sleepers globally, despite averaging only 6.85 hours per night. * High-Quality Sleep: On average, UAE Oura Members go to bed at 12:06am and wake at 7:57am, yet maintain higher quality rest compared to the US, UK, Finland, and New Zealand. * Gender Trends: Women in the UAE sleep nearly 30 minutes longer than men (7.07 vs. 6.59 hours) and show stronger sleep-efficiency and REM consistency. Availability in the UAE: Oura Ring 4 and Oura Ring 4 Ceramic are now available to buy in the UAE via ouraring.com and retail partners including Amazon.ae, Go Sport, Virgin Megastores, Dubai Duty Free.
Take a breath: purported Oura Ring 5 design details appear, but nothing is set in stone. The rumor alleges its potential launch window, and Southeasternalarms is far from it. * An intriguing rumor claims that Oura's Ring 5 is preparing a few changes, such as a "curvier," more ring-like design for the next model. * Its batter life might remain the same as the Ring 4; however, Oura might change its color options, as it seeks a late 2027 window. * Oura launched a portable charger for the Ring 4 and Ring 4 Ceramic, which holds up to "five full charges." Were you expecting to hear about the Oura Ring 5? Us neither, but this report says it's on the way and shared some very early details about its look. In a report from Android Headlines, the publication alleged source supposedly came forward with "details" about the Oura Ring 5's design and launch plans. The ring is suspected to adopt a "curvier" approach to its outer shell. The post likens it to the look and feel of a more traditional (not smart) ring from a jewelry store. Another aspect mentioned was its battery life. Information about its battery was extremely minimal, as the alleged source claims its longevity might not change "all that much" from the Ring 4. Colors for the Ring 5 include a "Deep Rose," which is supposedly replacing the ring's Rose Gold option. However, the publication reports that this "Deep Rose" sits closer to bronze than a darker rose, which might touch on burgundy. Silver, gold, and a "matte black" are also expected to greet consumers. Article continues below Latest Videos From Android Central Accessories for smart rings are minimal, as you really only have their charging case. The post claims the standard charging platform you'd get with the Ring 4 is expected, as well as Oura's recently introduced portable option. Rumors boldly claim the Ring 5 may launch late in 2027 with its sights on the holidays. It's still very early. Oura was standing tall last year. The company reported that it surpassed 5.5 million sales, thanks to a major surge in growth in 2024. Oura's revenue also reportedly doubled, as it reached $500 million. The company was optimistic, claiming that its trajectory pointed it toward $1 billion by the end of 2025. Oura Rings are available in over 150 countries. Not to mention the fact that it also brought its rings to Amazon, which only widens its availability to consumers. If you're curious, the portable charger mentioned in the leak first debuted early in January. Oura said it was solving a crisis. Many consumers wanted a way to give their rings a boost if they were out, but that wasn't really possible before. Now, at least for Ring 4 (Ring 4 Ceramic, too) owners, you can do that (for $99, of course). Oura highlights the case's ability to hold "up to five full charges." Southeasternalarms is expecting a lot from the Ring 5 whenever it debuts. A smart gestures patent was mentioned before. This could debut by way of pinching movements that the user would need to make. Be an expert in 5 minutes