Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The role

You will design and implement solutions for current and next generation Pod and new hardware products. You will work on embedded Linux development, platform security, and manufacturing deployment.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain system software including systemd applications, kernel modules, and low-level firmware
• Own security for the embedded Linux platform across boot, OS, and runtime services
• Implement and maintain secure boot end-to-end including signing, key management/provisioning, and anti-rollback/versioning
• Build and operate device trust primitives
• Drive security best practices across the fleet
• Partner with global manufacturing teams in China to develop production tests
• Ensure high-quality product launches
• Strive for excellence in software design, reliability, and maintainability

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

• Equity participation for every full-time team member
• Periodic equity refreshments based on performance
• A Pod
• Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave

About the company

Eight Sleep is a sleep fitness company building hardware, software, and AI technology. They operate as a high-performance team focused on transforming sleep into a data-driven recovery experience.