# Senior Firmware Engineer

**Company:** [Eightsleep](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/eightsleep)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $180k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C++, C, Python, Node.js, Uart, I2C, Spi, Usb, Dma, Ota, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Bare Metal, Rtos, Embedded Security
**Posted:** 2026-04-30

> Develops firmware for sleep technology hardware, integrating sensors, drivers, and OTA updates for large device fleets. Requires 5+ years in C/C++ firmware, low-memory environments, protocols like UART/I2C/SPI, and hardware debugging tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Pioneer cutting-edge sensor technologies and integrate them into products for health monitoring.
- Collaborate with hardware teams on prototyping, efficient designs, and production implementation.
- Lead transformation of firmware development with advanced standards, tooling, testing, and deployment processes.
- Work with manufacturing team in China to develop tests and deliver high-quality products on time.
- Thrive in in-person and remote work environments with effective communication.
- Travel regularly to China for team support.

## Requirements
- 5+ years software engineering experience, focused on firmware in **C/C++** and client/test tooling in **Python** or **NodeJS**.
- Proficiency in compute-constrained, low-memory environments; peripheral drivers and protocols (**UART**, **I2C**, **SPI**, **USB**), **DMA**.
- Experience launching/maintaining large device fleets, monitoring telemetry, **OTA firmware updates**.
- Ability to read data sheets/schematics for bring-up/debugging; familiarity with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
- Fast-paced, iterative problem-solving approach.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Proficient with bare metal systems, low-level task management, no traditional **RTOS**.
- Expertise in wireless standards (**Bluetooth**, **Wi-Fi**).
- Expertise in automated testing and observability.
- Deep understanding of embedded security practices.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary ($180,000 - $210,000 for NY/CA).
- Pod for all full-time employees.
- Flexible PTO.
- 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Fully distributed workforce with role ownership and growth opportunities.

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