Join Sesame as a Machine Learning Scientist to develop innovative ML models in a collaborative startup environment.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Research Scientist at Sesame, the individual will focus on developing machine learning models that integrate natural language processing, speech, and computer vision. Key skills include expertise in deep learning and familiarity with the latest advancements in AI, alongside a strong background in research and independent work in ambiguous settings. This position is ideal for someone with a solid academic foundation, preferably at the master's or PhD level, who thrives in a startup environment and is eager to contribute to innovative projects. Sesame's team comprises experienced professionals from leading tech companies, fostering a collaborative atmosphere aimed at redefining
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Sesame's career page.
- Sesame has 25 other open roles including Product Engineering Lead, Executive Assistant, Staff Software Engineer, Backend Infrastructure .
- 134 active Computer Vision roles on Joblaze right now.
- 133 active Deep Learning roles on Joblaze right now.
- 64 active NLP roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical Deep Learning salary we track runs $140,250–$203,625 (median $170,000, across 66 roles).
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, NLP, Speech.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Sesame targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Research Scientist role at Sesame.
From the original posting
About Sesame
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. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.
About the Role
New and novel approaches are needed to realize all of our product goals. As a Machine Learning Scientist at Sesame, you are a research-oriented person with experience in NLP, Speech, and/or Computer Vision with a focus on deep learning. You are up to date on recent papers and approaches and you have the creativity and the intuition to come up with new solutions based on the application at hand.
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.
Required Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
Masters/PhD desired.
Experience working with products.
Experience in a startup environment.
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. Contact careers@sesame.com for assistance.
Full-time Employee 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
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.