AI/ML Research Internship at Eight Sleep

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Sleep Technology, Hardware, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Working toward an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in computer science, engineering,

Responsibilities

Work on AI/ML problems in the sleep fitness and personal health space, collaborating with a cross-functional team to scope problems
Build end-to-end prototypes, validate with data, and iterate toward deliverable solutions
Receive hands-on mentorship, sharpen technical toolkit, and present results to leadership
Develop work for potential publication where appropriate
(What You'll Build topics) Engage in projects such as:
Multimodal Activity Understanding: build and fine-tune models to detect daily activities from wearables, Pod signals, and phone context to explain sleep trends
Next-Gen Time-Series Forecasting for Sleep: advance multivariate forecasting for sleep stages, heart rate, HRV, and recovery days, robust to missing data and lifestyle shifts
Lifestyle-to-Sleep Simulation (“Digital Twin”): create a high-fidelity simulator modeling how choices affect sleep and next-day readiness
Adaptive Pod Thermoregulation: learn personalized cooling/heating policies reacting to micro-events in real time to balance comfort and sleep continuity
Privacy-Preserving Personalization: train models with federated fine-tuning and differential privacy for sleep staging, anomaly detection, and forecasting

Skills

Research

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Eight Sleep

Personalized temperature control for better sleep

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep focuses on enhancing sleep quality through its main product, The Pod, which is a bed accessory that allows users to control the temperature on each side of the bed. This temperature can be adjusted between 55°F and 110°F, catering to individual preferences for a more comfortable sleep experience. The Pod also tracks sleep patterns and provides health insights, helping users understand their sleep quality and trends. It includes features like a gentle vibration and thermal alarm for waking up. Eight Sleep differentiates itself from competitors by offering a direct-to-consumer sales model with flexible payment options and a risk-free 30-night trial, making it easier for customers to try their product. The company's goal is to improve sleep quality and overall wellness for its users.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$157.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Risks

High price point of Pod 4 Ultra may limit market penetration.

Expansion into UAE may face cultural and regulatory challenges.

Reliance on direct-to-consumer sales could be vulnerable to shifts in buying behavior.

Differentiation

Eight Sleep offers personalized temperature control with The Pod, enhancing sleep quality.

The Pod provides sleep and health insights, setting it apart in the wellness market.

Eight Sleep's direct-to-consumer model includes flexible payment options and risk-free trials.

Upsides

Expansion into the UAE indicates growing international presence and revenue potential.

Partnership with athletes like Taylor Fritz boosts brand visibility in sports sectors.

Continuous product improvement with Pod 4 Ultra positions Eight Sleep as a tech leader.

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