About the Role
We are looking for mechanical engineers to help develop products from concept through to production. You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions. We’re growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Design, build & test complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft goods components integrating with novel sensors and actuators.
- Help drive designs across the entire development lifecycle, including brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp into high-volume production in Asia.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and product team members to develop products from early stage concepts to mass production.
- Perform various testing and analyses to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analyses.
Requirements
- Experience with concept development, feasibility studies, and hands-on prototyping.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling (eg. Solidworks, NX, Creo, etc.).
- Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes, DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning and GD&T.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, DOE, and quality measuring techniques.
- BSME or equivalent. MS preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel to Asia as needed.
Skills
- Solidworks
- NX
- Creo
- Simulation
- DFM
- DFA
- Tolerance analysis
- GD&T
- Root cause analysis
- DOE
- Quality measuring techniques
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- BSME or equivalent
- MS preferred
Benefits
- Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
- Supplemental life insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Lunch in the office
- Your own Pod
About the Company
- 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 34 countries worldwide.
- Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
