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Staff Materials Engineer, PVD

Ōura · Hybrid - San Francisco, California

Posted about 3 months ago · $198,050 - $267,950

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 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 Staff Materials Engineer at ŌURA, you will lead the development of material technologies essential for the Oura product experience, focusing on metal surface treatments and coatings. Your role involves managing R&D efforts, optimizing manufacturing processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring material compliance and performance throughout the product lifecycle.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments
  • Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables
  • Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development
  • Strong global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin-contact products
  • Background in sustainability-focused material development.

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary mentioned, but a range is provided based on location.
  • The role requires extensive experience (10+ years) which may limit candidates who are newer to the field.
  • The focus on materials for consumer electronics and wearables may not appeal to those interested in other sectors.

Summarised from Ōura's posting. Read the full original.

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

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