--- title: 'Electrical Engineer (New Grad / Spring 2027) at Eight Sleep' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/electrical-engineer-new-grad-spring-2027-eight-sleep-san-francisco-bzy8ye5pt199' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Electrical Engineer (New Grad / Spring 2027) at Eight Sleep - **Company:** Eight Sleep - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Compensation:** $100k–$130k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/eightsleep/ce1bebc3-42f5-4010-93cb-b31090b16294 ## 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 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. 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 opportunity We’re looking for electrical engineers 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 is based out of our San Francisco Office 5 days/week, targeting Spring 2027 start. ## How you’ll contribute - Design consumer electronic devices incorporating microcontrollers, SoCs, wireless transceivers, motor drivers, sensors, audio and LED drivers. - Prototype new concepts to assess feasibility. - Support designs including schematic capture, layout, bring-up and characterization, production test coverage, and reliability testing. - Collaborate with mechanical engineering, embedded software, industrial design, manufacturing, and product team members. - Define testing requirements, fixtures, and equipment to qualify the functionality of components and assemblies for mass production. ## What you need to succeed - Mixed analog and digital design and layout experience. - Familiarity with ECAD packages (Altium, OrCAD, etc.). - Knowledge of SMT and flex PCB manufacturing processes. - Understanding of DOE, root cause, statistical analysis and other quality measuring techniques. - BSEE or equivalent. MS preferred. - Willingness and ability to travel to Asia as needed. 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 - Lunch in the office 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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