Senior Embedded Software Engineer in San Francisco

Energy Jobline
San Francisco, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 200K

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

Bluetooth
C++
Linux
Linux on Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
Firmware
Iterative and Incremental Development
Key Management
Linux kernel
Software Engineering
System Software
Systems Integration
Management of Software Versions
Wi-Fi Technology
Cloud Platform System
Yocto
U-Boot

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to help us bring current and next 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., * 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.
  • Secure Boot and Chain of Trust: Implement and maintain secure boot end-to-end, including signing, key management/provisioning, and anti-rollback/versioning.
  • Security and Trust: Build and operate device trust primitives and drive security best practices across the fleet.
  • 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., 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.

Requirements

  • 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., * 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.

Benefits & conditions

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*:

  • 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 , , ancestry, , , , , , citizenship, marital status, , or Veteran status.

Compensation Range: $160K - $200K

About the company

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin 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. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week -not because we're told to, but because we're invested. 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., 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.

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