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 agents 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 are seeking a technical leader to represent Sesame in Taipei, Taiwan and drive the development of our hardware audio systems. This role will be responsible for organizing, scheduling, and communicating development work on Sesame’s next-generation audio systems, including research in early-stage technologies, management of prototype implementations and empirical testing, driving supplier engagements, and recommendations based on long-term manufacturing needs.
Responsibilities:
- Program Management: Own schedule for audio systems and component prototyping and approval for product integration.
- Supplier Management: Manage the entire audio supplier lifecycle, from identification and qualification to managing technical relationships and driving continuous improvement.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead the technical and operational readiness of audio suppliers, owning the schedule from early engineering prototypes through mass production.
- System Architecture: Collaborate with Sesame's internal audio, design, and algorithm teams to define system architecture and technical requirements.
- Quality & Problem Solving: Drive supplier quality by developing and validating manufacturing processes, implementing quality plans, and leading root-cause analysis for all technical issues. Expert in FMEA and fishbone driving process improvements.
- Testing & Validation: Manage all audio test plans, including the design and fabrication of prototype test systems and the selection of internal or external test partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in electronics and audio systems development.
- 5+ years managing a new product development team.
- Deep understanding of the New Product Introductions (NPI) process and phase gates.
- Strong knowledge of audio technologies, key suppliers, manufacturing and test processes.
- Knowledge of electrical and firmware system architectures, and their impact on audio performance.
- Experience writing test plans for research & development efforts and mass production qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successfully shipped multiple high-quality audio products.
- Experience developing ML-based audio software tools or products.
- Experience with production line setup for a consumer electronics product.
- Experience working with product and marketing teams to define requirements.
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:
- 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
- Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.