Senior Embedded Software Engineer

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Requirements

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.
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.
- Platform Security Engineering: Own security for our embedded Linux platform across boot, OS, and runtime services.
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 implementing secure boot on embedded Linux devices, including signing, key management/provisioning, and anti-rollback. - Hands-on
experience with OP-TEE / Trusted Execution Environments, including building and deploying Trusted Applications and integrating secure services with Linux. - Expertise in wireless communication standards (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc). - Strong problem-solving skills with a fast-paced and iterative development approach.

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.
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 At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate.
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.

JOIN THE SLEEP FITNESS MOVEMENT At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.
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 “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.