ŌURA
Overview
Senior UX Researcher role at ŌURA. Our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. ŌURA’s award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of readiness, activity, and sleep quality through the Oura Ring and its connected app. We’ve helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. 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 are looking for a
Senior UX Researcher
who is passionate about uncovering deep user insights and shaping meaningful product experiences. In this role, you will drive the research strategy and execution for our products, influencing both design and business decisions. You’ll combine qualitative and quantitative methods to bring the voice of the user into every stage of the product lifecycle, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that are intuitive, impactful, and aligned with user needs. Responsibilities
Lead User Research: Plan, conduct, and analyze a range of user research studies, including usability testing, ethnographic studies, contextual inquiries, user interviews, surveys, and diary studies to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. Define Research Strategy: Develop and implement research roadmaps, ensuring a deep understanding of target users and their needs throughout the product lifecycle. Data Synthesis & Reporting: Analyze research data, identify key trends and insights, and communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and workshops. Provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to align research goals with product objectives, and provide evidence-based recommendations that influence the design process. Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor software design partners on UX research best practices and coach evaluative research execution within the design team where appropriate. User Advocacy: Champion the voice of the user within the company, ensuring that user insights are prioritized in decision-making across product development. Research Tools & Methods: Stay current with the latest UX research methods, tools, and best practices, continuously evolving research techniques to adapt to new challenges. Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of professional UX research experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work across a variety of projects (preferably in wearable tech, consumer electronics, health tech, or mobile apps). Research Expertise: Extensive experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, field studies, and A/B testing. Technical Acumen: Ability to learn software and hardware constraints to assess and plan their impact on user experiences. Data-Driven: Proficiency in analyzing user data and synthesizing insights to drive design decisions. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar) and presenting findings to non-technical audiences. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to senior executives, product teams, and other stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking, able to derive actionable insights from complex data and help drive strategic product decisions. Collaboration: Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Degree: A degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Nice to have
Familiarity with the wellness and wearable technology industry is a plus. Experience working with products that touch both hardware and software is valued. Experience working with international groups and distributed teams would be a great preparation for this role. Location & Hybrid Work
This is a hybrid-remote role, with the expectation to work from our San Francisco offices at least half-time. Benefits
At ŌURA, we care about you and your well-being. We offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An ŌURA 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 Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. Pay offers are determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Equal Opportunity
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on 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, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in the interview process and for employees as needed. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers. Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. We do not accept agency resumes.
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Senior UX Researcher role at ŌURA. Our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. ŌURA’s award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of readiness, activity, and sleep quality through the Oura Ring and its connected app. We’ve helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. 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 are looking for a
Senior UX Researcher
who is passionate about uncovering deep user insights and shaping meaningful product experiences. In this role, you will drive the research strategy and execution for our products, influencing both design and business decisions. You’ll combine qualitative and quantitative methods to bring the voice of the user into every stage of the product lifecycle, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that are intuitive, impactful, and aligned with user needs. Responsibilities
Lead User Research: Plan, conduct, and analyze a range of user research studies, including usability testing, ethnographic studies, contextual inquiries, user interviews, surveys, and diary studies to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. Define Research Strategy: Develop and implement research roadmaps, ensuring a deep understanding of target users and their needs throughout the product lifecycle. Data Synthesis & Reporting: Analyze research data, identify key trends and insights, and communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and workshops. Provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to align research goals with product objectives, and provide evidence-based recommendations that influence the design process. Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor software design partners on UX research best practices and coach evaluative research execution within the design team where appropriate. User Advocacy: Champion the voice of the user within the company, ensuring that user insights are prioritized in decision-making across product development. Research Tools & Methods: Stay current with the latest UX research methods, tools, and best practices, continuously evolving research techniques to adapt to new challenges. Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of professional UX research experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work across a variety of projects (preferably in wearable tech, consumer electronics, health tech, or mobile apps). Research Expertise: Extensive experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, field studies, and A/B testing. Technical Acumen: Ability to learn software and hardware constraints to assess and plan their impact on user experiences. Data-Driven: Proficiency in analyzing user data and synthesizing insights to drive design decisions. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar) and presenting findings to non-technical audiences. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to senior executives, product teams, and other stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking, able to derive actionable insights from complex data and help drive strategic product decisions. Collaboration: Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Degree: A degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Nice to have
Familiarity with the wellness and wearable technology industry is a plus. Experience working with products that touch both hardware and software is valued. Experience working with international groups and distributed teams would be a great preparation for this role. Location & Hybrid Work
This is a hybrid-remote role, with the expectation to work from our San Francisco offices at least half-time. Benefits
At ŌURA, we care about you and your well-being. We offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An ŌURA 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 Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. Pay offers are determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Equal Opportunity
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on 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, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in the interview process and for employees as needed. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers. Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. We do not accept agency resumes.
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