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Silicon Architect

Ōura · Hybrid - San Francisco, California

Posted about 3 months ago · $198,050 - $233,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Ōura's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
77% of Ōura's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ōura
high
111 stale, 2 reposted of 111 open
Hiring momentum
159 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ōura's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ōura.

About this role

As a Silicon Architect at ŌURA, you will define the custom silicon for the next generation of wearable products. Your role involves gathering requirements from various teams, translating them into silicon specifications, and collaborating with semiconductor vendors to shape the architecture and execution plan. This position requires strong technical leadership and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ōura as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor definition and architecture, SoC or ASIC development, or system architecture for high volume consumer electronics devices
  • Experience gathering cross-functional requirements and converting them into clear, measurable silicon and system specifications
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor development flows, including architecture, RTL/design, verification, physical implementation, tape-out, bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production ramp
  • Experience working directly with semiconductor vendors, foundries, design houses, or other external technology partners
  • Deep understanding of low-power design and optimization, including power modeling, power states, and system-level power trade-offs
  • Familiarity with compute blocks and accelerators such as CPUs, NPUs, DSPs, as well as memory systems, high-speed and low-speed interfaces, and embedded connectivity

What you get

  • 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
  • Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for the role, but ranges provided for different regions
  • Role involves significant collaboration with external vendors, which may impact project timelines
  • Position is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence in San Francisco

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Listed by Ōura on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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