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New Product Development jobs are open across consumer goods, medical devices, technology, and manufacturing, from entry-level associate to director and VP, with specializations in product ideation, stage-gate process management, and cross-functional launch coordination. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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, 2023, and 2026, 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
We’re looking for a leader for our mechanical/product design engineering team in San Francisco. You'll oversee development of highly complex electromechanical products, including our flagship product (the Pod) as well as an ambitious roadmap of brand new products that don't yet exist. The ideal candidate will have significant experience launching successful products from concept through to production. This role will report to the Chief Product Officer.
This role is based out of our San Francisco office 5 days/week
How You'll Contribute
Lead all aspects of mechanical engineering across the full development cycle
Manage mechanical, soft goods, and prototype & test engineers.
Provide technical leadership on cross-functional trade-offs and architectural decisions spanning fields such as thermals, fluids, mechanisms, and sensing.
Travel to Asia to ensure teams and suppliers are delivering successfully against goals.
Ensure hardware products meet high standards of performance, user experience, and quality.
Shape and execute the hardware product roadmap with stakeholders across the company
Work with the Chief Product Officer and executive team to define the hardware product roadmap and features.
Collaborate with stakeholders across electrical engineering, software engineering, sensing and clinical, operations, marketing, and finance to develop and launch products successfully.
Grow and manage a world-class engineering team
Hire and coach talented engineers who are committed to our mission.
Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Implement systems and processes to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency, including design reviews and phase gates.
What You'll Need to Succeed
10+ years of experience developing complex electromechanical systems such as consumer electronics, automotive, or medical devices.
Track record of launching products successfully under aggressive timelines with lean teams. 2+ years directly managing mechanical and product design engineers.
Deep knowledge of injection molding, electronics/sensor integration, and mechanism design. Proficiency with thermal engineering, fluid systems, actuators, and soft goods is highly desirable.
Experience scaling products to high volume production in Asia, as well as expertise in DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T.
BSME or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed.
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, along with*:
Lunch in the SF office 5 days a week
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
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.
Compensation Range: $240K - $300K
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, 2023, and 2026, 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
We’re looking for a leader for our mechanical/product design engineering team in San Francisco. You'll oversee development of highly complex electromechanical products, including our flagship product (the Pod) as well as an ambitious roadmap of brand new products that don't yet exist. The ideal candidate will have significant experience launching successful products from concept through to production. This role will report to the Chief Product Officer.
This role is based out of our San Francisco office 5 days/week
How You'll Contribute
Lead all aspects of mechanical engineering across the full development cycle
Manage mechanical, soft goods, and prototype & test engineers.
Provide technical leadership on cross-functional trade-offs and architectural decisions spanning fields such as thermals, fluids, mechanisms, and sensing.
Travel to Asia to ensure teams and suppliers are delivering successfully against goals.
Ensure hardware products meet high standards of performance, user experience, and quality.
Shape and execute the hardware product roadmap with stakeholders across the company
Work with the Chief Product Officer and executive team to define the hardware product roadmap and features.
Collaborate with stakeholders across electrical engineering, software engineering, sensing and clinical, operations, marketing, and finance to develop and launch products successfully.
Grow and manage a world-class engineering team
Hire and coach talented engineers who are committed to our mission.
Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Implement systems and processes to ensure the team is operating at peak efficiency, including design reviews and phase gates.
What You'll Need to Succeed
10+ years of experience developing complex electromechanical systems such as consumer electronics, automotive, or medical devices.
Track record of launching products successfully under aggressive timelines with lean teams. 2+ years directly managing mechanical and product design engineers.
Deep knowledge of injection molding, electronics/sensor integration, and mechanism design. Proficiency with thermal engineering, fluid systems, actuators, and soft goods is highly desirable.
Experience scaling products to high volume production in Asia, as well as expertise in DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T.
BSME or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed.
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, along with*:
Lunch in the SF office 5 days a week
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
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.
Compensation Range: $240K - $300K
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in new product development jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, business, or a related field
- Experience managing products through a structured stage-gate or product development process
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and operations
- Familiarity with CAD tools, product lifecycle management software, or design for manufacturability principles
- Strong analytical skills including voice-of-customer research, competitive analysis, and business case development
Tips for Your New Product Development Job Search
Quantify your launch outcomes on your resume
List the products you brought from concept to market and attach real results, such as time-to-launch improvements or cost reductions achieved during development. Hiring managers in new product development want to see your fingerprints on completed launches, not just process participation.
Tailor your resume to the stage-gate depth listed
Some job postings emphasize ideation and consumer insight, others focus on design transfer and regulatory handoff. Read each posting for which phases they stress and mirror that language in your resume so your experience maps directly to their open role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists new product development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio around the development process
A portfolio for new product development roles should show your decision-making at key gates, not just finished products. Include a brief case study that walks through how you identified a gap, scoped the concept, and moved it through cross-functional review to a launch decision.
Prepare a cross-functional conflict story for interviews
New product development interviews consistently probe how you manage disagreements between engineering, marketing, and regulatory stakeholders. Have a specific example ready that shows how you resolved a technical or timeline conflict without derailing the project or the relationship.
Negotiate around the full development cycle, not just salary
When evaluating an offer, ask which stage of the product pipeline you'd own from day one, how launch success is defined, and what the review cycle looks like for your role. Those answers reveal how much real ownership you'll get and how your performance will be assessed.
New Product Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most new product developments?
The companies hiring the most new product developments right now include Molex, Eight Sleep, and American Express, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in consumer goods, medical device, and technology manufacturers actively expanding their product pipelines.
How many new product development jobs are remote?
About 69% of new product development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on market research, product strategy, and program management. Positions that require hands-on prototyping, lab access, or manufacturing floor coordination are most likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a new product development professional?
Most new product development roles start with a degree in engineering, industrial design, business, or a scientific discipline relevant to the target industry. From there, you build experience in adjacent roles such as product management, R&D, or project engineering, develop fluency with stage-gate frameworks and cross-functional collaboration, and progressively take ownership of full product launches to build a portfolio of completed projects.
Can you get a new product development job with little experience?
Entry-level new product development roles do exist, particularly at larger consumer goods and medical device companies that run structured associate programs. Your strongest asset at that stage is a portfolio of academic or internship projects that shows you worked through a real development process, made tradeoffs, and brought something to a defined completion point rather than just assisting on tasks.
What does the new product development interview process look like?
New product development interviews typically include a recruiter screen focused on your process experience, followed by a hiring manager conversation that digs into a specific launch you owned. Later rounds often involve a panel with cross-functional stakeholders from engineering, marketing, or operations, and may include a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would approach taking a product concept through to launch readiness.
Where can I find and apply to new product development jobs?
You can find and apply to new product development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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