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. 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 right at home. If you’re looking for something easier –this isn’t it. THE ROLE The Eight Sleep app is our primary point of interaction with members. It lets them control and configure their Pod, understand their sleep, and wake up stronger. You’ll join our mobile team and own real work from day one. You won’t be shadowing. You’ll be shipping production code used by members in over 30 countries. You’ll work across both iOS and Android, building a broad understanding of our mobile platform, and then specialize in the one where you can have the most impact. We’re looking for a hungry, proactive new graduate at the start of their career who treats engineering like a craft. The ideal candidate has already built and shipped mobile projects through internships, side projects, hackathons, or apps on the App Store or Play Store, has a high bar for product quality and beautiful UI, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. You’ll work side by side with some of the best engineers in Silicon Valley and learn from them every day. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE - Build and ship features across our iOS and Android apps, from first prototype to production, then go deep on the platform you specialize in - Write clean, tested production code and take part in code reviews from your first weeks - Keep our apps fast, stable, and polished, from app performance to pixel-perfect UI - Work with firmware, ML, and hardware teams to bring new Pod features to life, from Bluetooth connectivity to sleep insights - Use AI tools to move faster: prototype quickly, automate the boring parts, and help build the AI-powered features in our app - Own problems, not just tickets: dig into data, find the root cause, and follow through until the fix is live WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED - You’ve built and shipped mobile projects: a published App Store or Play Store app, a polished portfolio project, or meaningful internship work - Solid fundamentals in Swift (SwiftUI) or Kotlin (Jetpack Compose), and the curiosity to learn the other - Evidence of initiative: side projects, open-source contributions, hackathon wins, or anything you built because you couldn’t not build it - English fluency - Comfort using AI in your engineering workflow: you use tools like Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot to write, debug, and ship code faster, and you know when to trust them and when not to - A high bar for product quality and UI. You notice when an animation is 100ms off - A fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and asks for responsibility, not permission - Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating soon, with a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related engineering field - Legal permit to work in the EU and willingness to work from Milan BONUS POINTS FOR - You’re a builder: you’ve won hackathons, ship side projects for fun, or are active in student organizations (tech clubs, robotics teams, startup societies) - An app live on the App Store or Play Store (include the link in your application form) - Experience with both iOS and Android - Familiarity with async/await, Combine, Coroutines, Flow, or architecture patterns like MVVM/MVI - Projects involving hardware, Bluetooth peripherals, Apple Watch, widgets, or health-related apps - Familiarity with CI/CD, testing frameworks, or modular codebases - A passion for health, wellness, or consumer hardware products 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. 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 https://www.eightsleep.com/, along with*: - Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents - Supplemental life insurance - Flexible PTO - Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute - Paid parental leave *List of benefits may vary depending on your location 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.

Mobile Software Engineer, (New Grad) Milan

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