Eight Sleep is looking for Machine Learning research interns to work on AI/ML problems in the sleep fitness and personal health space. The goal is to develop cutting-edge technology to improve sleep and overall human potential.
Requirements
- Proficiency with an object-oriented programming language, such as Python, Swift, Objective C or Java
- Experience with ML libraries, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, CoreFlow, and Sklearn
- Practical knowledge related to building and adapting algorithms for machine learning, time series analysis, multimodal sensing, foundation model fine-tuning, reinforcement learning and related areas
- Familiarity with crafting, prototyping, and evaluating interactive systems
- Excellent mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics
- Demonstrated expertise with proven publication or track record in at least one of the areas: machine learning, statistics, econometrics, operations research, quantitative marketing, causal inference, time series analysis, stochastic modeling, optimization and decision theory
- Research experience in Machine Learning and a demonstrable record of publishing academic research in peer-reviewed venues
Responsibilities
- Build and fine-tune a vision- and physiology- foundation model that detects daily activities (workouts, meals, naps) from wearables, Pod signals, and phone context to explain sleep trends.
- Push state of the art on multivariate forecasting to predict sleep stages, heart rate, HRV, and recovery days ahead - robust to missing data and lifestyle shifts.
- Create a high-fidelity simulator that models how choices (caffeine, exercise timing, alcohol, travel) ripple into tonight’s sleep and tomorrow’s readiness.
- Learn personalized cooling/heating policies that react to micro-events (restlessness, awakenings) in real time - balancing comfort, sleep continuity, and energy.
- Train better models without centralizing raw data: federated fine-tuning with differential privacy for sleep staging, anomaly detection, and forecasting.
Other
- Working toward an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, data science, applied mathematics, or equivalent.
- Doctoral degree paths are preferred for research focused internships.
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Problem solving skills
- 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.
