Senior Device Software Engineer
San Francisco
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Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 160K - 200K
Eight Sleep
Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with personalized cooling and heating for each side of the bed. The Pod reduces snoring, tracks your sleep, and works with any mattress. Try it risk-free for 30 nights.Join the Sleep Fitness Movement
At Eight Sleep, weâre on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the worldâs first sleep fitness company, weâre 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, and twice named to TIME's âBest Inventions of the Year.â We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We donât just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.Â
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 isnât passive - itâs a powerful tool for living better. If youâre tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of whatâs possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement thatâs transforming how the world sleeps and what weâre 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 worldâs top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryantâs mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isnât a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week ânot because weâre told to, but because weâre invested. Weâre 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, youâll feel right at home. If youâre looking for something easier âthis isnât it.
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.
This role requires full time work out of our San Francisco office.
What You'll Help Build
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'll 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.
Preferred Experience
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 isnât just encouraged - itâs 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, youâll 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 companyâs 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 â 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 youâll 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.
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