Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in San Francisco, United States"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 29% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€8,681–€13,311). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 2 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Thermal Engineer
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in San Francisco, United States	€8,681/per month	€10,996/per month	€13,311/per month

About the role

The Sleep Fitness Movement - join a high-performance hardware team at Eight Sleep. We’re on a mission to deliver cutting-edge technology for sleep as a personalized, data-driven recovery tool. The role: experienced mechanical engineer with thermal design expertise to develop products from concept to production. You’ll own the thermal performance of the Pod Hub engine and Pod Cover core, within a small mission-driven team. San Francisco-based with ~20% travel to China for manufacturing support. Key duties include ensuring industry-leading thermal performance, optimizing for performance, size, noise and cost, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and creating test systems for development and production. Requirements: 3+ years in thermal systems, thermal/fluids analysis, simulation tools IcePak/Fluent, data tools Python/Matlab, CAD Solidworks/NX/Creo, BS ME or equivalent; MS/PhD preferred; willingness to travel to China. Benefits: equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision, life insurance, Flexible PTO, commuter benefits, parental leave. Compensation: $140K-$200K annually plus equity. Apply now.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Ensure our products have industry leading thermal performance through analysis and design activities
Optimize factors such performance, size, noise, and cost across our product portfolio
Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement designs
Create and execute test plans to characterize prototypes and validate analytical results
Design test systems for use in development and in production

Requirements

3+ years of experience in thermal system engineering (e.g. heatsinks, heat pipes, TECs, insulation strategies, thermally conductive materials)
Expertise in thermal and fluid analysis, heat transfer fundamentals, thermal instrumentation, DOEs, and root cause analysis techniques
Highly proficient with simulation (e.g. IcePak, Fluent) and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, Matlab)
Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia
Proficient in CAD (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo) and DFM/DFA
BSME or equivalent (MS or PhD preferred)
Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed