Eight Sleep · San Francisco
Software EngineeringData, Analytics, Internal AIFullTimeposted 7mo ago
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 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. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. We’re a team that puts in the extra effort, not because it’s required, but because we care about the impact of our work. 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 Role
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to be the technical backbone of our Customer Experience (CX) transformation. You will build tools, integrations, and monitoring systems that enable our AI agents and human support team to resolve customer issues faster and more effectively. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, customer experience, and software engineering - building solutions that directly impact hundreds of thousands of customers.
How you’ll contribute
Create the integrations, AI tools, and MCP servers that give our AI agents secure, scope access to the tools needed to ensure customers have a world class experience
Own the design and development of AI systems and tools that find and fix issues for customers
Develop monitoring systems and dashboards to track AI performance and surface insights about customer issues
Identify automation opportunities across the support team's troubleshooting flows
Collaborate with Software, Hardware, ML, and Operations teams to reduce the time to root cause and resolve issues, as well as prevent issues from happening again
What You'll Need to Succeed
5+ years of full stack engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL)
Strong ability to work independently and unblock yourself - you don't wait for others to solve problems
Experience building tools, integrations, or automation systems - you must have built systems that use AI and used AI to build systems.
Strong Product and UX sense - there’s nothing worse than lousy internal systems
Ability to leverage and orchestrate AI coding assistants effectively - you'll be expected to use Claude, Devin, and similar tools daily
Strong debugging skills and the ability to dive deep into complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills to work across engineering, product, operations, and CX teams
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to define structure in a fast-moving environment
Experience with customer support, SRE, or building chatbots is a plus
Experience writing and implementing post mortems (or COEs)
And...
You’re excited about the health and fitness technology space and the opportunity to measurably improve lives
You have the desire to make an outsized impact as part of a rapidly growing, dynamic team
You are willing to roll up your sleeves and use whatever language or framework will best help you get the job done
You love thinking about things from the customer’s perspective and trying to understand what motivates and drives decision making
You have side projects outside of work that you’re excited to tell us about
Please note that applications will not be reviewed if you do not meet this criteria.
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. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience with Eight Sleep and translate it into concrete impact.
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, along with other benefits. Learn more at eightsleep.com/careers
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 opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.