# Senior Thermal Engineer at Eight Sleep

- Company: Eight Sleep
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.eightsleep.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/eightsleep/8da6ebe5-6ac7-42a2-a769-fcaea5b3c6c7
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/eight-sleep-senior-thermal-engineer/

## 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)

Tags: Hardware Engineering