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Technical Program Manager, Data

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San Francisco, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sesame is hiring a Technical Program Manager, Data. Sesame seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead data collection and annotation initiatives, gathering requirements from research and product teams, prioritizing projects, managing internal and external resources, and ensuring high‑quality data delivery while collaborating closely with tooling engineers.

Key focus areas include Lead audio data collection and annotation efforts at Sesame, Collaborate with research and product teams to understand and formalize requirements, and Identify and manage internal resources and/or external vendors to complete data tasks.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science Or Related Field and 5+ Years Experience Working With Machine Learning Researchers And Engineers. Important skills include Lead Audio Data Collection, Collaborate With Research And Product Teams, Identify And Manage Internal Resources, Identify And Manage External Vendors, Ensure High-Quality Work Delivery, and Work With Tooling Engineers. Preferred (not required): ML Data Pipelines, LLMs, Data Labeling For Audio Technologies, and Speech Recognition.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lead Audio Data CollectionCollaborate With Research and Product TeamsIdentify and Manage Internal ResourcesIdentify and Manage External VendorsEnsure High-Quality Work DeliveryWork With Tooling EngineersOversee Data Acquisition ProcessesLead Data Labeling ProjectsManage Full-Time EmployeesManage ContractorsWriting Technical Specifications for Data Annotation PipelinesML Data PipelinesLLMsData Labeling for Audio TechnologiesSpeech RecognitionSpeech Synthesis

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field5+ Years Experience Working With Machine Learning Researchers and Engineers

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision 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

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 work.

  • Work 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 [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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