Sesame

Embedded Engineer

Bellevue, Washington, United States

$175,000 – $280,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. They should have at least 5 years of experience owning and delivering software for complex embedded systems, with mastery of C/C++, Python, and firmware build and debug tools. Experience in shipping and supporting a complex product, including custom sensors, real-time computing, HMI, and custom batteries is required. Familiarity with bootloaders, Linux/AOSP, Zephyr/FreeRTOS, DSP/ISP, Bluetooth/Wifi/Ethernet, USB, and MIPI is essential. Candidates must be comfortable using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. A passion for learning and experimentation, demonstrated by side projects or learning endeavors, is also important.

Responsibilities

The Embedded Engineer will architect, design, implement, and test embedded software running on various platforms from low-power MCUs to mobile SOCs. They will contribute to hardware design, bring up, and debug through part selection, interface definition, driver development, tooling development, and support. The engineer will define and continuously improve firmware development, debug, and CI workflow and environment. They will contribute to software development for interfacing to embedded systems from PC or network equipment for data collection, testing, and calibration. Additionally, the engineer will understand requirements and architecture of higher-level software components, leading integration and optimization of those components for running on or interfacing with embedded systems, while engaging and directing partners to augment embedded systems development capabilities.

Skills

C
C++
Python
Firmware build & debug tools
Bootloaders
Linux
AOSP
Zephyr
FreeRTOS
DSP
ISP
Bluetooth
WiFi
Ethernet
USB
MIPI
Electrical test equipment

Sesame

Telehealth platform connecting patients with doctors

About Sesame

Sesame Care connects patients with doctors and specialists through a telehealth platform, primarily serving clients in various states across the U.S. The platform allows patients to book online appointments for services like urgent care, prescription refills, dermatology, mental health, and general doctor visits. By enabling independent clinicians to use its platform, Sesame Care reduces overhead costs and offers competitive pricing, often lower than traditional healthcare providers. Additionally, Sesame partners with Quest Diagnostics to provide affordable lab services, creating a comprehensive healthcare solution. The company operates on a direct-pay model, where patients pay for services upfront, ensuring transparency and prompt payments for healthcare providers. Sesame Care's goal is to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, simplifying the process for patients to receive quality care.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package — equity possible
Generous, flexible vacation policy
A fun and international work environment with teams in New York and Europe
The opportunity to work independently and remotely — whatever cadence makes sense to get work done in the best way according to the constraints at-hand
The chance to learn first-hand about the biggest industry in the world

Risks

Increased competition from major retailers like Walmart and Amazon threatens Sesame's market share.
Over-reliance on Costco partnership could be risky if the partnership ends or changes.
Expansion into weight loss programs may expose Sesame to regulatory scrutiny and liability issues.

Differentiation

Sesame offers direct connections between patients and physicians, reducing healthcare costs significantly.
The company partners with Quest Diagnostics for affordable lab and blood work services.
Sesame's telehealth platform allows competitive pricing by eliminating middlemen.

Upsides

Partnership with Costco expands Sesame's reach and enhances brand recognition.
Growing demand for direct-pay healthcare models aligns with Sesame's business strategy.
Increased consumer interest in virtual mental health services benefits Sesame's offerings.

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