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.

Role Description

We are looking for a Head of AI to innovate our core product features. You will be responsible for using AI to uplevel the personalization, dynamic learning, and insight capability of our products. The ideal candidate has an impressive track record of shipping impactful AI products, and experience building/leading ML/DS/DE teams. Your work will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of users and will further our core mission of improving sleep and saving lives.

What You'll Help Build

• Lead a team that applies AI to our core software and hardware products

• Decide on the best model/architecture to use for each application, and lead the implementation of it

• Coordinate with the software/ML Ops team to incorporate design into production

• Advance the field of AI for sleep and health, and publish your work at top conferences and journals

What You'll Need to Succeed 

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience

• Strong technical & coding background

  • Excellent Python and object-oriented coding skills

  • Strong experience designing, training, and evaluating modern ML/deep learning architectures with a good understanding of statistical techniques

  • Experience with LLMs

  • Experience working with time-series data

• Experience leading and building a world class team

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.