Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with personalized cooling and heating for each side of the bed. Pod 6 reduces snoring and works with any mattress. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Y Combinator.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with expertise in thermal design to develop innovative products from concept through to production. You'll take ownership of the thermal performance of our systems including the thermal engine in the Pod Hub and the thermal core of the Pod Cover. 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.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of experience in thermal system engineering (e.g. heatsinks, heat pipes, TECs, insulation strategies, thermally conductive materials)
- Expertise in thermal and fluid analysis, heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques
- Highly proficient with simulation (e.g. IcePak, Fluent) and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab)
- Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia
- Proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo) and DFM/DFA
- BSME or equivalent (MS or PhD preferred)
More about this role
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 35 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2026, 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...
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