Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for the better.
With our flagship product, the Pod, we are addressing critical sleep issues such as temperature regulation, bed elevation, snoring reduction, and the wake-up experience. Hundreds of thousands of customers around the world sleep better every night thanks to the Pod.
But we’re just getting started. We’re committed to developing more groundbreaking products to tackle additional sleep problems, changing the role sleep plays in our lives forever. We’re excited about the journey ahead and the impact we can make as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings to fulfill our mission.
We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors like YC Combinator, Founders Fund, Valor, and Khosla Ventures, and we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022, and 2023. The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We currently sell the Pod in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.
**Before you apply**
Eight Sleep is an intense environment: we’re demanding and ambitious, which means we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. This means fantastic learning opportunities, achievements, and career growth, but it also requires a significant commitment. Our dedication, drive, and intensity rival those of Olympic athletes. At Eight Sleep, we embody Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality: we always aim to be at the top 1% of what we do. If you’re looking for a 9-5, this is not for you. Our employees report working up to 60 hours per week. If you want to be challenged and pushed harder than ever before, we invite you to apply.
**About the role**
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to bring new products to market. You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions. Some days you’ll be rigging up Arduino prototypes, other days you’ll be designing PCBAs for mass production in Asia. We’re growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.
This role requires in office work at our San Francisco office 3-4 days a week.
**How you’ll contribute**
* Design consumer electronic devices incorporating microcontrollers, SoCs, wireless transceivers, motor drivers, sensors, audio, and LED drivers
* Lead electrical system development including schematic capture, layout, bring-up and characterization, production test infrastructure, and reliability testing
* Collaborate extensively with mechanical engineering, embedded software, industrial design, and product team members, as well as our manufacturing team and network of overseas suppliers
* Generate novel ideas and prototype new product concepts and architectures to define our path forward
**What you need to succeed**
* 3-5 years of experience designing mixed analog and digital systems for consumer electronics or similar applications
* Highly proficient with ECAD packages, especially Altium
* Expertise with SMT and flex PCB manufacturing processes
* Understanding of DOE, root cause, statistical analysis and other quality measuring techniques
* BSEE or equivalent - MS preferred
**Why join Eight Sleep?**
**Innovation in a culture of excellence**
Join us in a workplace where innovation isn’t just encouraged - it’s a standard. Our flagship product, the Pod, is a testament to our culture of excellence, beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. At Eight Sleep, you will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitness.
**Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth**
From your first day, you’ll take on substantial responsibilities that have a direct impact on our core business and product success. We are a small team that empowers you to own your projects and see the tangible effects of your efforts, enhancing both your professional growth and our company’s trajectory. Your path will be challenging but rewarding, perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments aiming for high standards.
**Collaboration with exceptional talent**
Work alongside other bright minds like you: at Eight Sleep exceptional intelligence and a passion for breakthroughs are the norms. Our team members are not only experts in their fields but also avid innovators who thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.
**Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment**
We extend equity participation to every full-time team member, recognizing and rewarding your direct contributions to our success. This includes periodic equity refreshments based on performance, ensuring that as Eight Sleep grows and succeeds, so do you – perfectly aligning your achievements with the broader triumphs of the company.
**Your own Pod - and other great benefits**
* Every Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own. If you join us you’ll get your own [Pod](https://www.eightsleep.com/), along with\*:
* Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
* Supplemental life insurance
* Flexible PTO
* Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute
* Paid parental leave
\*List of benefits may vary depending on your location
At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status
Visa sponsorship is offered for this role.
