Senior Device Software Engineer

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.

This role requires full time work out of our San Francisco office.

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

Join our team as a Senior Device Software Engineer to help us bring current and next generations of the Pod and new hardware products to life. You'll be a part of a small team designing and implementing solutions with high levels of autonomy to bring our members better sleep. Your work will go directly to our fleet of existing Pods with low friction and direct impact to the business.

How you’ll contribute

• Embedded Linux Development: Design, develop, and maintain system software, including systemd applications, kernel modules, and low-level firmware for the Pod.

• Optimized ML Deployment: Work closely with our R&D team to optimize and deploy models for edge inference, ensuring they run efficiently and securely.

• Edge Inference and Streaming Data Processing: Develop and integrate real-time ML inference and signal processing pipelines for low-latency streaming analytics and intelligent event detection.

• Security and Trust: Implement advanced security techniques such as hardware-protected key storage, secure boot, and trusted execution environments to safeguard device integrity.

• Manufacturing and Deployment: Partner with global teams, including manufacturing teams in China, to develop production tests and ensure high-quality product launches.

• Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail: Strive for excellence in software design, reliability, and maintainability, ensuring robust and well-documented implementations.

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of experience in firmware and system software development with C/C++.

• Deep expertise in Embedded Linux, including Yocto, Bitbake, systemd, and kernel development.

• Proficiency in secure software development for IoT and embedded systems.

• Experience optimizing compute workloads in resource-constrained environments.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed to support manufacturing and deployment.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience deploying ML models on embedded systems with frameworks like TensorFlow Lite.

• Familiarity with real-time image processing, sensor fusion, or embedded ISP pipelines.

• Expertise in wireless communication standards (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc).

• Deep understanding of secure boot, trusted execution environments, and hardware-enforced security.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a fast-paced and iterative development approach.

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, 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

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.