Eight Sleep
Technology
Manager,MechanicalEngineering
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“Manager, Mechanical Engineering at Eight Sleep. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Product development, Team leadership. Lead mechanical engineering execution. Provide technical leadership”
Industry & Context.
Technical details
Travel to Asia, Travel to China, Work from SF office 5 days/week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience developing electromechanical systems, Track record of launching products, BSME or equivalent
Nice to Have
Proficiency with thermal engineering, Proficiency with fluid systems, Proficiency with actuators, Proficiency with soft goods
What You'll Do.
Lead mechanical engineering execution
Provide technical leadership
Ensure hardware products meet standards
Shape hardware product roadmap
Execute hardware product roadmap
Translate requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders
Manage mechanical engineers
Manage soft goods engineers
Manage prototype engineers
Manage test engineers
Foster culture of excellence
Foster culture of collaboration
Provide performance management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional trade-offs; Cross-functional stakeholders; Electrical engineering; Software engineering; Sensing and clinical; Operations; Marketing; Finance
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Build plans, Schedules
Full Job Description
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, 2023, and 2026, 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
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