Sesame builds personal agents for curious people. Follow a thought. Work out an idea. Discover something new. Preview available now on iOS. Coming to intelligent eyewear in 2027. Backed by Sequoia and Redpoint.
About the role
Integrating a complex sensing & computing system into a compact, attractive & functional wearable form factor requires significant mechanical expertise. The PDE must drive or influence all aspects of development, including system architecture, mechanical form/architecture, thermal design/test, component & vendor selection/evaluation, prototyping roadmaps and execution, along with test & calibration.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of relevant work experience with product design
- 4+ years of relevant work experience with wearable product design
- Experience with complex electromechanical integration, including sensors, cameras, batteries, antennas, and audio systems, in very small form factors
- Working knowledge of material properties, such as plastics, metals, adhesives, and glass
- Experience shipping products in a lead or principal engineer role
- Expert with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools & mechanical simulation tools
More about this role
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.
Integrating a complex sensing & computing system into a compact, attractive & functional wearable form factor requires significant mechanical expertise. The PDE must drive or influence all aspects of development, including system architecture, mechanical form/architecture, thermal design/test, component & vendor selection/evaluation, prototyping roadmaps and execution, along with test & calibration.
The ideal candidate has experience owning wearable electronics design, strong prototyping skills, knowledge of materials and fabrication, good aesthetics, exposure to image sensor and battery integration, and the ability to collaborate across domains.
We are a small team working on very ambitious...
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