Sesame

Manage end-to-end lifecycle of LLM projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality evaluation, while aligning cross-functional teams. | Requires a BS/MS in a technical discipline, 3+ years managing AI/ML product cycles, proficiency in Python, and understanding of LLMs and voice tech. | About Sesame Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive. About the Role At Sesame, we are building the next generation of voice-based personal agents. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to bridge the gap between LLM research and a polished, user-ready product. In this role, you will drive the development lifecycle, ensuring novel capabilities are delivered on schedule and rigorously measured against real-world performance. You will also be responsible for the "quality loop": transforming qualitative user feedback into technical evaluation datasets and ensuring our models evolve based on measurable data. Responsibilities: Project Orchestration: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of LLM projects, navigating the transition from research milestones to production-level deployments. Metric Definition & Design: Transform subjective user feedback into objective metrics and datasets. Eval Implementation: Design and implement technical evaluations to address issues found in the field. You will be expected to dive into the codebase to help integrate these evals into existing pipelines. Feedback Loop Management: Track internal and external feedback, ensuring identified issues are followed through to resolution in subsequent iterations. Release Management: Maintain the technical roadmap for voice-based capabilities, proactively identifying dependencies and resolving technical blockers across teams. Cross-Functional Alignment: You will ensure the roadmap incorporates the specialized work and constraints of all teams—not just ML—to deliver a cohesive user experience. Required Qualifications: Academic Background: BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. TPM Experience: 3+ years of experience managing LLM research or AI/ML product cycles. LLM Foundations: A solid technical understanding of LLMs (training, prompting, inference, quality) and the unique constraints of voice-based interfaces. Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python with the ability to independently write and implement evaluation logic and data-handling scripts. Communication: Proven ability to coordinate and align with stakeholders across different functions, managing complex dependencies with great technical depth. Preferred qualifications: AI Voice Experience: Prior experience with LLM-based voice products and modern generative speech technologies. Automated Testing: Experience integrating model evaluation workflows into automated testing and deployment pipelines. System Logic: Familiarity with the architectural challenges of deploying low-latency, conversational AI agents. Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities—contact careers@sesame.com for assistance. Full-time Employee Benefits: 401k matching 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits Unlimited PTO and sick time Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA) Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.

Support a senior executive and manage office operations, projects, and team culture. | At least 5 years supporting senior leaders, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with standard office tools, experience in high-growth environments. | About Sesame Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive. About the Role We’re looking for an Executive Assistant & Office Manager who is equal parts operational powerhouse, trusted executive partner, and culture champion. In this hybrid role, you’ll support a senior executive while also owning the day-to-day rhythm of our Bellevue office, serving as the connective tissue for a growing, distributed team. You’ll ensure the executive you support is operating at maximum effectiveness while simultaneously creating a seamless, welcoming, high-functioning office environment for the broader team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, anticipates needs before they’re voiced, and takes pride in being both strategic and hands-on. If you love making leaders more effective, teams more connected, and offices run better than anyone expects—and you enjoy being the person everyone genuinely relies on—you’ll be a perfect fit. Responsibilities: • Executive Support & Administrative Partnership: Serve as a trusted right-hand partner to a senior executive, managing complex calendars, scheduling across time zones, and prioritizing meetings to maximize focus and impact. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism. Anticipate executive needs by staying one step ahead—tracking action items, deadlines, and commitments across internal and external stakeholders. • Office Operations & Facilities Management: Own daily office operations to maintain a productive, welcoming, high-functioning environment, including greeting guests and visitors. Manage facilities needs, vendor relationships, office supplies, workspace logistics, and inbound/outbound shipping. Anticipate and resolve operational issues quickly with resourcefulness and sound judgment, minimizing disruption to the team. • Project & Program Management: Lead and support cross-functional operational and administrative projects—from office improvements to executive-led initiatives. Build systems and processes that improve efficiency, communication, and workflow for both leadership and the broader team. Track timelines, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure projects land on time and with high quality. • Workplace Experience & Culture: Foster a positive, connected office culture through events, celebrations, and team experiences. Serve as a trusted point of contact for onboarding new employees in the office, ensuring a smooth, welcoming start. Champion team rituals, maintain shared spaces, and ensure office norms and expectations run smoothly. • Communication & Coordination: Prepare organizational documents, internal communications, and materials that support leadership meetings and team alignment. Ensure the right information gets to the right people at the right time, helping teams stay aligned and unblocked. • Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve administrative systems, and bring order to complexity—then implement solutions. Support strategic initiatives with a proactive, “I’ve got this” mindset. Maintain exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through across all administrative and operational workflows. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in executive assistance, office management, operations, or a similar role supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. • Proven ability to support executives with complex scheduling, prioritization, and administrative execution. • Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, solve problems, and navigate shifting priorities with confidence. • Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and a high personal bar for quality. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and strong working relationships at all levels. • Known for anticipating needs, exercising sound judgment, and making things happen without being asked. • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and standard office and administrative tools. • Background in high-growth, startup environments. Full-time in office, Bellevue, WA. Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM start. Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities—contact careers@sesame.com for assistance. Full-time Employee Benefits: • 401k matching • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits • Unlimited PTO and sick time • Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA) Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.