--- title: 'Business Operations Manager (NY or SF) at Eight Sleep' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/business-operations-manager-ny-or-sf-eight-sleep-new-york-v9te3dp2p5bg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Business Operations Manager (NY or SF) at Eight Sleep - **Company:** Eight Sleep - **Location:** New York, NY - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2024-05-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/eightsleep/ab0c84db-dcee-4f4a-9096-a6ea88b62a44/application **Skills:** Project Management, Data Analysis, Dashboarding, Reporting, A/B Testing, Opportunity Modeling, Customer Discovery > The Business Operations Manager supports the team with daily responsibilities, ad hoc projects, and cross-functional initiatives to enable strategic focus. Key duties include project management, data analysis, customer discovery, and opportunity modeling within a high-intensity startup environment. ## Job description ## 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 30 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, 2026and 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 ROLE We’re looking for a Swiss army knife operator who can jump in and help us reach our next phase of growth. You will support the team with daily responsibilities and various ad hoc projects, enabling them to concentrate on strategic, high-impact efforts. We are seeking a diverse range of skill sets: creating clear, actionable project plans and memos, analyzing data sets, and tackling various ad hoc projects. ## HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE - Itinerant project and program management on cross-functional initiatives - Data analysis/dashboarding/reporting - Strategic thinking based on data - Customer discovery and A/B testing - New business / product development and opportunity modeling ## WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - 3-4 years of experience in consulting, banking, or startup business operations - Strong project management skills and ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives - Experience taking projects from 0-1 with little oversight and ability to articulate the why's and how's - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to synthesize complex information and data to inform decision-making - Data mindset - Hard-working and high-intensity - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Please note that applications will not be reviewed if you do not meet this criteria. We also keep the Business Operations Manager as a posted role year-round and hire from this pool whenever we periodically identify a need for a generalist role. Given the "always hiring" nature of this role, you may not hear back from us initially. 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 applicable to NYC applicants 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. ## About Eight Sleep ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Eight Sleep builds an AI-driven, always-on predictive health platform powered by sleep, using a smart bed cooling system to measure physiology, regulate temperature, and improve recovery and long-term health. - **Entity Type**: Private (profitable as of 2025; latest raise: $50M at $1.5B valuation) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA (also offices in San Francisco, Boston, Milan) - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Matteo Franceschetti (CEO), Massimo Andreasi Bassi (CTO), Alexandra Zatarain (CMO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Health-tech / Sleep fitness / Consumer wellness - **Target customers**: B2C – consumers seeking better sleep, recovery, and long-term health (peri/post-menopausal women, athletes, biohackers) - **Mission**: To fuel human potential through optimal sleep, building a predictive health system that turns the bed into an always-on health monitor. ## Products & Services - **[Pod]**: Smart mattress cover (or topper) that uses thermoregulation, biometric sensing, and AI to cool, heat, and track sleep stages. Type: Hardware + SaaS + AI – subscription for advanced analytics and temperature profiles. - **[Eight Sleep App]**: Companion mobile app that provides sleep scores, health insights (HRV, resting heart rate, respiratory rate), and personalized temperature schedules. Type: Software / Data platform. - **[Predictive Health Platform]**: Upcoming AI-driven features that use longitudinal biometric data to predict health events (e.g., fever onset, illness, hormonal changes). Currently in research and development. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: $1.5 billion (post-$50M raise, March 2026) - **Key Metric**: Over 200,000 active members nightly across 30+ countries; profitable since 2025 - **Notable Investors/Partners**: $150M+ total funding; lead investors include Y Combinator (S15 batch), Founders Fund? (Not fully listed, but $86M raise in 2021 at ~$500M valuation), recent $50M round at $1.5B in 2026. - **Growth Signals**: - Clinical studies show 32% improvement in sleep quality, 44% faster fall-asleep, 56% reduction in nighttime hot flashes for menopausal women - Expanded from NYC to SF, Boston, and Milan - 144 total employees, ~70 in product and tech ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated hardware/software/AI moat**: Patented thermal regulation combined with biometric sensors creates a data-flywheel that improves personalization over time. - **First-mover in “sleep fitness”** – bridging consumer wellness and quantified health, with clinical validation (TIME Best Inventions, Fast Company Most Innovative). - **Predictive health roadmap**: Moving beyond sleep tracking to proactive health alerts, a differentiator against generic wearables. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale the predictive health platform**: Use the installed base of 200k+ sleepers to build an always-on diagnostic system; invest in AI and clinical research. - **Expand internationally** (already in 30+ countries, focusing on EU and APAC). - **Deepen B2B/clinical partnerships** – research collaborations for menopause, cardiovascular health, cognitive performance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture** – “Bias for action”, ownership end-to-end, high impact (people in their 20s lead million-dollar projects). Emphasizes velocity and operational excellence (Kobe Bryant “mamba mentality” reference on careers page). - **Work environment**: In-office for most hardware, ML, and R&D (SF), finance/brand/growth (NYC), clinical research (Boston). Some SWE and operations roles are hybrid or remote. Offices in 5 locations. - **Perks**: Health insurance, dental, generous PTO, 401(k), equity, company-paid benefits, on-site workspaces in multiple cities. - **Engineering culture**: Senior roles for embedded, backend, full-stack, clinical data. Compensation ranges e.g., Senior Backend $150K–$220K; remote options for specific roles (UK/Europe, US/CAN). ## Sources 1. [eightsleep.com/careers](https://www.eightsleep.com/careers/) 2. [builtin.com/company/eight-sleep](https://builtin.com/company/eight-sleep) 3. [ycombinator.com/companies/eight-sleep](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/eight-sleep) 4. [eightsleep.com](https://www.eightsleep.com/) 5. 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