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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HW Test Engineer - **Company:** Eight Sleep - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple Mac Systems, Arduino, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Communications Protocols, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Firmware, Github, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Windows Presentation Foundation, Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Data, Data Logging, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Git - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3bf9c9cf48b704ce ## About the Role Do you have experience in macOS?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 3+ years of hardware/software development experience with a focus in integrated systems * Track records of shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia. Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed. * Experience with Python, or C#/WPF for test GUIs. * Experience with git, github, command line scripting tools, Homebrew (mac OS), apt (linux) * Experience soldering, wiring and debugging. * Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, etc.). * Understanding of test sequencing, data logging, and hardware automation. * Proven hands-on experience with PCB bring-up, debug, and rework. * BSEE, BSCE, BSCS, BSME or equivalent. MS preferred. ## Description We're looking for an experienced HW Test Engineer, Special Projects to lead testing and validation of our products. You'll be part of a small, mission-driven team working on innovative new technology products. We're growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth. This is hardware test engineering, end to end. Build physical prototypes, bring up hardware, run through experiments that stresses our state of the art products and sensors to generate test data, then manage data to create actionable information for the team. This is not QA - it's test for hardware systems and manufacturing environments. This role is based out of our San Francisco Office 5 days/week or Boulder/Denver area, and expected travel up to 20%. How you'll contribute * Design and run experiments to validate the performance of new designs, as well as track and analyze results. * Develop and maintain automated test applications and GUIs for production environments, hardware validation, and reliability testing. * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to support efforts across the product development lifecycle. * Develop test systems using embedded hardware like Arduino, and coding in Python. * Software integrations with physical instrumentation and custom hardware/firmware * Design operator-friendly user interfaces for running and monitoring tests (desktop or web-based). * Architect, design, and implement data visualization, and test result reporting * Documentation and methodologies to help the team use the tools you create * Design, build, and deploy custom physical test fixtures and jigs for R&D and manufacturing environments, including specification of sensors and mechanical interfaces. * Perform hands-on root cause analysis and debug of electrical and mechanical failures in test systems and products down to the component or PCB level., We extend equity participation to every full-time team member, recognizing and rewarding your direct contributions to our success. 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