Sesame · 3 months ago
Hardware NPI Program Manager
Bellevue
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $260K/yr
7+ years expSesame is a forward-thinking company focused on integrating lifelike computers into daily life. The Hardware Program Manager will oversee the hardware development process from concept to production, ensuring successful collaboration across teams and managing external vendors to meet project goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsConsumer SoftwareSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Identify and mitigate risks in hardware development, proactively addressing issues
To enable informed decisions, provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders, and deliver program updates, technical insights, and trade-off recommendations
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated success in delivering hardware products from concept to mass production
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
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
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.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$307.62MKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz
2025-10-21Series B· $250M
2023-11-01Series A· $47.5M
2023-09-12Seed· $10.12M
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