Technical Program Manager, ML

Sesame; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation

100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits

Unlimited PTO and sick time

Flexible spending account with employer matching

Guardian Employee Assistance Program

Competitive stock options

Job summary

A leading technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead data collection initiatives. You will manage projects, prioritize tasks, and ensure high-quality data delivery while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, significant experience in machine learning, and proven leadership in data projects. Benefits include 401(k) matching, full health coverage, and competitive stock options. Join us in shaping the future of voice technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with machine learning researchers and engineers.
• Proven experience leading data labeling projects.
• Experience managing full-time employees or contractors involved in data labeling.
• Expertise in writing technical specifications for data annotation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio data collection and annotation efforts.
• Collaborate with research and product teams to understand their requirements.
• Identify and manage internal resources or vendors for data tasks.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality work with tooling engineers.
• Oversee data acquisition processes.

Job description

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 Senior Technical Program Manager to lead Sesame’s data collection and annotation initiatives. In this role, you will gather data requirements from research and product teams, prioritize projects, identify and manage internal or external resources, and ensure the delivery of high-quality data.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio data collection and annotation efforts at Sesame
• Collaborate with research and product teams to understand and formalize their requirements
• Identify and manage internal resources and/or external vendors to complete data tasks
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality workWork closely with tooling engineers to support data-related tasks
• Oversee data acquisition processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience working with machine learning researchers and engineers
• Proven experience leading data labeling projects
• Experience managing full-time employees or contractors involved in data labeling
• Expertise in writing technical specifications for data annotation pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of ML data pipelines and their applications
• Experience working with LLMs
• Familiarity with data labeling for audio technologies, such as speech recognition and speech synthesis

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 [e-mail] 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.

Compensation Range: $200K - $260K