Job Description

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for the better. 

With our flagship product, the Pod, we are addressing critical sleep issues such as temperature regulation, bed elevation, snoring reduction, and the wake-up experience. Hundreds of thousands of customers around the world sleep better every night thanks to the Pod.

But we’re just getting started. We’re committed to developing more groundbreaking products to tackle additional sleep problems, changing the role sleep plays in our lives forever. We’re excited about the journey ahead and the impact we can make as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings to fulfill our mission.

We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors like YC Combinator, Founders Fund, Valor, and Khosla Ventures, and we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022, and 2023.The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We currently sell the Pod in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.

Before you apply

Eight Sleep is an intense environment: we’re demanding and ambitious, which means we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. This means fantastic learning, achievements, and career growth, but it also requires a significant commitment. Our dedication, drive, and intensity rivals those of Olympic athletes. At Eight Sleep, we have Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality - we always aim to be at the best 1% of what we do. If you’re looking for a 9-5, this is not for you. If you want to be challenged and pushed harder than ever before, we invite you to apply.

How you'll contribute

• Subject recruitment, screening, & scheduling: you will be required to recruit subjects for internal studies & build out Eight Sleep’s beta tester group & lab tester databases for improved efficiencies & workflows.

• Data collection & trial management: 

• Data management:

What you'll need to succeed 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, Human Physiology/Biology, Biomedical Engineering (or related field).

• 1+ years of human research experience running studies.

• Superior communications skills, excellent time management & organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in study design and company needs.

• Proficient in Google Suite & Microsoft office (word/google docs, excel/google sheets, powerpoint/google slides) & automation softwares for workflow optimization.

• Willing to work nights & weekends for study setup and checks. 

• Must own a car to be able to drive to subject’s houses (occasionally) & ship + pickup equipment. 

• Able to lift ~25 pounds and to change the cover & sheets on a mattress, etc.

Preferred: 

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, Human Physiology/Biology, Biomedical Engineering (or related field).

• 1+ years experience working in wearable devices, medical devices, or in industry related to tech that measures/monitors humans.

• Experience writing IRBs and informed consents, delivering informed consents, & following HIPAA guidelines for data management.

• Experience with, or willingness to learn, to code (in Python) and analyze data. 

• Experience running multiple, large-scale studies simultaneously.

• Experience with literature reviews and writing peer-reviewed articles.

• Basic understanding of hardware, software, and firmware for data collection purposes.

• Experience managing decentralized studies, and work in previous startups is a plus.

• Knowledge in sleep science & human physiology.

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

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