Sesame · 1 month ago
Embedded Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expSesame is a company focused on designing a new kind of computer that integrates voice agents into daily life. They are seeking an Embedded-system Engineer to drive firmware development for advanced consumer electronics, working across various platforms and coordinating with a distributed team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer GoodsSoftwareElectronicsConsumer ElectronicsConsumer SoftwareWearables
Responsibilities
Architect, design, implement, and test embedded software running on a variety of platforms from low-power MCUs to mobile SOCs
Contribute to hardware design, bring up and debug through part selection, interface definition, driver development, tooling development, and support
Define and continuously improve firmware development, debugging, and CI workflow and environment
Contribute to SW development for interfacing to embedded systems from PC or network equipment for data collection, testing, and calibration
Understand requirements and architecture of higher-level software components, lead integration and optimization of those components for running on or interfacing with embedded systems
Engage and direct partners to augment embedded systems development capabilities
Qualification
Required
Experience working independently in high-ambiguity environments
10+ years of experience owning and delivering software for complex embedded systems
Mastery of C/C++, Python, and firmware build & debug tools
Experience shipping and supporting a complex product, including custom sensors, real-time computing, HMI, and custom batteries
Experience in one or more of the following: Bootloaders, Linux/AOSP, Zephyr/FreeRTOS, DSP/ISP, Bluetooth/Wifi/Ethernet, USB, and MIPI
Comfortable using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Passion for learning and experimentation is evidenced by side projects or learning endeavors
BS or MS in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent
Preferred
Experience with wearable electronics, computer vision, audio, or IoT applications
Experience with CI/CD infrastructure
Experience with machine learning frameworks & deployment
Experience with Nordic, Qualcomm, and/or embedded ML accelerators is a plus
Experience with IoT devices is a plus
Experience with ARM and/or RISC-V is a plus
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
Company
Sesame
Sesame is a voice tech startup focused on developing AI voice assistants that create natural and emotionally resonant conversations.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
50%
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Engineering and Development
Product Management
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$307.62MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital,Spark CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-21Series B· $250M
2023-11-01Series A· $47.5M
2023-09-12Seed· $10.12M
Recent News
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