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SesameSesameSan Francisco, CA

Technical Program Manager, Data

Leads data collection and annotation initiatives for audio/ML projects, collaborating with research/product teams to gather requirements, manage resources/vendors, and ensure high-quality delivery. Requires 5+ years with ML teams and data labeling experience.

200k – 260k
On-site5+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead audio data collection and annotation efforts at Sesame.
  • Collaborate with research and product teams to understand and formalize their requirements.
  • Identify and manage internal resources and/or external vendors to complete data tasks.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality work.
  • Work closely with tooling engineers to support data-related tasks.
  • Oversee data acquisition processes.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working with machine learning researchers and engineers.
  • Proven experience leading data labeling projects.
  • Experience managing full-time employees or contractors involved in data labeling.
  • Expertise in writing technical specifications for data annotation pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of ML data pipelines and their applications.
  • Experience working with LLMs.
  • Familiarity with data labeling for audio technologies, such as speech recognition and speech synthesis.

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

Skills

Machine LearningData AnnotationData LabelingMl Data PipelinesLLMsSpeech RecognitionSpeech SynthesisTechnical Specifications

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