Software Engineer, Character Platform & Tools
Sesame · San Francisco · New York · Bellevue
CHECKED 3H AGO
Applied AIonsitemid-level$175k–$280k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build the platform that takes raw data to fully-realized lifelike voice agents.
- Enable creative and research teams to experiment and push agentic AI frontier.
- Shape lifelike computers that see, hear, and collaborate naturally with people.
What they offer
- 401(k) with 3.5% max employer match
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental for you and dependents
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Medical FSA with employer matching up to $1,650/year
- Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive stock options
Ideal candidate
A full-stack builder with strong product intuition who loves empowering researchers and creatives through intuitive tooling and cares deeply about reliability, craft, and accelerating agentic AI experimentation.
Requirements
- 4+ years experience building internal tools with a strong sense of UI/UX
- Experience working with ML research teams
- Proficiency with modern web development stacks (React/Next.js, Python/FastAPI)
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP/Kubernetes)
- Strong sense of reliability and knowing when to build vs. borrow
- Knowledge of security and privacy best practices
Lab profile
About Sesame
Designing lifelike computers and voice agents that see, hear, and collaborate naturally.
What they build
- Lifelike voice agents
- Voice-first computer hardware
Known for
- Lifelike voice interaction
- Hardware and software co-design
- Leaders from Oculus, Meta, Google, Apple