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Research Scientist

Sesame

Bellevue, WAFull-time$190–320K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$190–320K/yr
Location
Bellevue, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sesame is hiring a Research Scientist. Sesame is building lifelike computers that see, hear, and collaborate with humans, focusing on voice agents for daily life. The team includes founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6 and leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, combining hardware and software expertise to create a new kind of computer.

Key focus areas include Contribute to the development of ML models across multiple modalities, Work across the ML stack including model architectures, data curation, model evaluation, training & inference infrastructure, research, and experimentation, and Pick promising approaches from the literature and create new approaches to achieve unique goals.

Successful candidates bring Published Papers In NLP, Speech, Or Computer Vision Involving Large-Scale Deep Learning and Bachelor's Degree In CS Or Related Field. Important skills include NLP, Speech, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Research, and Creativity. Preferred (not required): Working With Products and Startup Environment Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NLPSpeechComputer VisionDeep LearningResearchCreativityIntuitionML Models DevelopmentModel ArchitecturesData CurationModel EvaluationTraining & Inference InfrastructureA/B TestingWorking IndependentlyFamiliar With State of the Art in AIWorking With ProductsStartup Environment Experience

Qualifications

Published Papers in NLP, Speech, or Computer Vision Involving Large-Scale Deep LearningBachelor's Degree in CS or Related FieldMaster's/PhD

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full 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 New and novel approaches are needed to realize all of our product goals. As a Machine Learning Scientist at Sesame, you are a research-oriented person with experience in NLP, Speech, and/or Computer Vision with a focus on deep learning. You are up to date on recent papers and approaches and you have the creativity and the intuition to come up with new solutions based on the application at hand.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development of our ML models across multiple modalities.

  • Work across the ML stack, including model architectures, data curation, model evaluation, training & inference infrastructure, research, and experimentation.

  • Pick promising approaches from the literature to bet on, and create new approaches where necessary to achieve our unique goals.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience working independently in high-ambiguity environments.

  • Published papers in NLP, Speech, or Computer Vision involving large-scale deep learning.

  • Familiar with the state of the art in AI.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters/PhD desired.

  • Experience working with products.

  • Experience in a startup environment.

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 [email protected] 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.

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