Senior Electrical Engineer, New Product Development

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About the role

JOIN THE SLEEP FITNESS MOVEMENT

At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience. We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 35 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2026, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.

Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up.

HIGH STANDARDS. NO APOLOGIES.

We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week –not because we’re told to, but because we’re invested. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier –this isn’t it.

The work

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.

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WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

• 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

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

This role is based in our San Francisco office.

• 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

What you get

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 ca