Technical Program Manager, Electrical

Bellevue · San Francisco · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

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.

Sesame is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Electrical to own the program plan for integrating a complex sensing and computing system into a compact, attractive wearable form factor.
The role involves carrying subsystems from architecture through EVT, DVT, and PVT builds while working alongside Electrical, Silicon, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams.
The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, has owned board and flex releases through multiple prototype builds, and is comfortable with bring-up, failure analysis, and vendor management.

Own the electrical program schedule from architecture through EVT, DVT and PVT, including board and flex design releases, bring-up milestones and validation exit criteria.
Drive cross-functional execution across Electrical, Silicon, Firmware, Product Design and Manufacturing, and communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly.
Program-manage the sensing subsystems, including sensor selection, tuning and calibration plans, firmware integration, and factory test.
Track DOEs from concept through POR selection.
Manage board, flex and component suppliers regarding quotes, POs, demand quantities, delivery schedules, customs and consigned material.
Plan electrical materials and build matrices for prototype builds and coordinate SMT and system builds across multiple vendors and factory sites.
Run failure analysis triage for electrical issues to ensure every issue has an owner, a due date, and a path to closure.
Maintain the electrical section of the program's master issues list and weekly status, aligned with area leads.
Track long-lead and end-of-life component risk, and drive mitigation before it affects a build.
Travel to contract manufacturer and supplier sites for builds and bring-up as needed.

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in hardware program management or electrical design of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs.
Hands-on experience releasing PCBs and flex circuits and taking them through prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
Working knowledge of sensor integration, power and battery systems, and board-level bring-up and debug.
Direct experience managing PCB, SMT and component suppliers, including quotes, POs and delivery schedules.
Experience running failure analysis and issue tracking across engineering teams.
Strong written communication; able to run a program with clear plans, decision logs and status updates.
Ability to travel internationally, up to 25%.

Experience with wearables or other very small, battery-powered devices.
Experience with custom silicon or ASIC programs and their firmware integration.
Experience integrating sensors into small, body-worn devices, and the tuning and factory-test challenges that come with it.
Experience working with contract manufacturers.
Experience with Linear, Arena or similar issue and PLM tools.
Startup experience, or ownership of new product programs at a large company.

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)
Competitive stock options