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Sesame

Product Manager, Hardware

San Francisco, California, United States

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Product
Pay
$175K – $280K a year
Posted
19 months ago

About the role

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

We’re looking for a product leader to drive our hardware product portfolio and ship products people love. You'll own the complete product development cycle from concept to launch and beyond. We’re on a mission to give everyone a personal AI companion, and this is your chance to shape that future.

Responsibilities

  • Build products people love by deeply understanding user needs.
  • Drive product management for our hardware products, setting vision, strategy, and roadmap.
  • Own end-to-end development from prototyping through post-launch updates in market.
  • Make difficult decisions about product trade-offs, balancing user priorities and technical constraints.
  • Define and track key product metrics to measure success and inform future decisions.
  • Help drive the go-to-market, communications, and community strategy in partnership with marketing.
  • Lead a small team of product managers, providing mentorship and strategic direction.
  • Understand market trends and dynamics that help ensure we always lead from the front.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, and other cross-functional teams to bring the shared vision to life.

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years of product management experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully launching consumer hardware products.
  • Experience managing complex product development cycles from concept to market.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make make data-informed decisions.
  • Experience building and leading lean product management teams.
  • Deep understanding of hardware development processes, including prototyping, manufacturing, and supply chain considerations.
  • Outstanding communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A passion for AI.
  • Technical background with ability to engage deeply with engineers.
  • Experience building deeply integrated software and hardware experiences.
  • Experience with international manufacturing and global supply chain management.

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.

Source

Posted by Sesame on their own hiring page, jobs.ashbyhq.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 01:15 UTC; the original is the reference.

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