Sesame · 7 months ago
ML Scientist
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$190K/yr - $320K/yrSesame is a company focused on creating lifelike computers that can see, hear, and collaborate with humans. They are seeking a Machine Learning Scientist to develop ML models across multiple modalities, leveraging expertise in NLP, Speech, and Computer Vision with a focus on deep learning.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer GoodsSoftwareElectronicsConsumer ElectronicsConsumer SoftwareWearables
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
Qualification
Required
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
Masters/PhD desired
Experience working with products
Experience in a startup environment
Benefits
401k matching
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)
Company
Sesame
Sesame is a voice tech startup focused on developing AI voice assistants that create natural and emotionally resonant conversations.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Sesame has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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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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