Senior Research Scientist

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Sleep Number seeks Senior Research Scientist (multiple openings) in San Jose, CA.  Responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions using sleep data-based insights.  Duties include designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining machine learning algorithms.  Requires bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or closely related field and 60 months post-bachelors progressive experience will be required in 3 of the following areas: machine learning, statistics, signal processing, software engineering, or cloud computing.  Alternative requirements include master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field and 36 months post-bachelors progressive experience will be required in 3 of the following areas: machine learning, statistics, signal processing, software engineering, or cloud computing.  Stated experience must also include:  at least 2 yrs experience in at least 3 of the following: Python, Matlab, JAVA, R, Scala; 1 year project management; 2 years Spark; 2 years AWS; 1 year Product development cycle; and 2 years Defect tracking, design reviews, and appropriate testing.  Any suitable combination of training, education and experience equivalent to primary job requirements is acceptable.  Required completion of employer qualitative assessment to confirm technical proficiencies. 

Applications can be submitted on our career website, or resumes can be emailed to fhrrecruit@sleepnumber.com

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members that are consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.

Sleep Number accepts ongoing applications for this position.