Hardware Support & Test Intern

San Francisco, CA

About the role

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, 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.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an intern on the hardware engineering team to troubleshoot field units and support testing of prototypes. You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team working on novel hardware products. We’re growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for challenge and growth.

This internship starts in Fall 2026 and requires being on-site in our San Francisco office.

How you’ll contribute

  • Troubleshoot issues seen in the field by customers by analyzing data from units, talk to customers as needed to understand failures, and work with the engineering team to determine root causes and corrective actions.
  • Support product development teams with prototyping and testing.
  • Build software and AI tools to facilitate diagnosis of hardware failures.

What you need to succeed

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and software systems to understand possible causes of failures.
  • Familiarity with interpreting data and sensor readings.
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis, DOE, and quality measuring techniques.
  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

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 race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. 1 in 3 people are sleep deprived, and the CDC calls insufficient sleep a public health epidemic. Our mission is to fix this and fuel human potential through optimal sleep.

In 2019, we launched our temperature-controlled smart bed, The Pod. We now power the sleep of over 60,000 people every night, including world-class athletes like F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and baseball MVP Aaron Judge. We've been consistently recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, including the top wellness company for 2023.

We've raised $90M from leading Silicon Valley investors, and are working on exciting new products that go beyond temperature control of the bed.

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Job details

Location

San Francisco, CA

Company

NameEight Sleep
Industryai, consumer, hardware, healthcare
Team Size100

Funding

Total raised

$324M

Last stage

Series C

Investors

Y Combinator
Valor Equity Partners
SSoftBank
Founders Fund

Founders

Matteo Franceschetti

Matteo Franceschetti

Co-Founder & CEO

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Massimo Andreasi Bassi

Massimo Andreasi Bassi

Co-Founder & CTO

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Alexandra Zatarain

Alexandra Zatarain

Co-Founder & VP of Brand and Marketing

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.