Sesame

Research Engineer - Computer Vision ML

San Francisco, California, United States

$190,000 – $320,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Wearable Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer VisionIndustries

Job Description: 3D Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer

Salary: $190K - $320K

Location Type: OnSite

Employment Type: FullTime

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 companions 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

Vision understanding is a critical addition to conversational AI, bridging the gap between speech and the physical world. We’re looking for an engineer or researcher who lives at the intersection of 3D computer vision and machine learning. You’ll tackle problems ranging from gaze tracking to SLAM, embedding physical constraints (e.g., refraction, light transport) into data-driven models. Working cross-functionally with research, hardware, and product teams, you’ll turn cutting-edge vision techniques into features that power our next-generation wearables.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of our ML models across various flavors of 3D computer vision problems.
  • Work across the ML stack, including model architectures, data capture, data curation, model evaluation, training & inference infrastructure, research, and experimentation.
  • Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers to deploy models onto embedded devices.
  • Pick promising approaches from the literature to bet on, and create new approaches where necessary to achieve our unique goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous environments.
  • Proven experience in developing machine learning and computer vision models.
  • Familiar with state-of-the-art in computer vision.
  • Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Jax.
  • Familiarity with large-scale dataset handling, including multi-camera datasets.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer vision, applied mathematics, machine learning, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s / Ph.D. desired.
  • Experience deploying models in products.
  • Experience in a startup environment.
  • Experience incorporating geometric, physical, and/or structural priors into data-driven approaches.

Company Commitment & Benefits

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:

  • 401k matching
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)

(Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers)

Skills

3D Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Gaze Tracking
SLAM
Deep Learning
PyTorch
Jax
ML Model Development
Data Curation
Model Evaluation
Training Infrastructure
Inference Infrastructure
Embedded Systems

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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