Sesame

Hardware Technical Program Manager

Bellevue · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 284 days ago

Supply ChainLogisticsHardware DesignCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Integrating complex sensing and computing systems into contemporary fashion & personal products requires a unique combination of technical expertise and program management acumen.
As Hardware Technical Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and influencing all aspects of hardware development, from concept to production.
We seek a candidate with a proven track record in driving novel consumer electronics development and leading effective cross-functional collaboration to bring innovation into shipping products.

Lead and drive the end-to-end hardware development process, including system architecture, design, prototyping, testing, and transition to mass production.
Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams (including world-class AI builders) to align on marketing & technical requirements, resolve integration challenges, and ensure project success.
Manage external vendors and partners for component selection, prototyping, materials evaluation, and manufacturing, ensuring adherence to quality and schedule objectives.
Own the program schedule and roadmap, balancing program schedule, budget, and development needs. Recommend schedule adjustments to accelerate development and take advantage of parallel paths when available.
Own the program budget, including planning for development NRE, materials, and capex
and own the product's unit economics, modeling COGS, logistics costs, and reverse costs to ensure gross and net margin targets are met.
To enable informed decisions, provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders, and deliver program updates, technical insights, and trade-off recommendations.
Own the program budget, including planning for development NRE, materials, and capex; and own the product's unit economics, modeling COGS, logistics costs, and reverse costs to ensure gross and net margin targets are met.
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.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in hardware program management, ideally in consumer electronics.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
You should bring deep technical knowledge and the ability to navigate the challenges of delivering innovative products on tight timelines.

Advanced degrees are preferred, but not required.
Experience with overseas manufacturing and supply chain coordination.
Exposure to challenging, highly miniaturized wearables, IoT devices, or similar hardware ecosystems.
Technical expertise in areas such as miniaturized cosmetic enclosures, low-power sensors, Bluetooth low-energy (BLE), and battery-optimized devices.
Proficiency in Mandarin.
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.

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)
Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.
With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives.

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