Software Engineer, Character Platform & Tools

About this role

Sesame is seeking a Software Engineer to develop internal tools for their character platform and research pipeline. This role emphasizes full-stack engineering, requiring collaboration with creative and ML teams to enhance workflows and build reliable systems for character creation.

What you'll do

• Design and build internal tools for model experimentation and assembly
• Create user-friendly evaluation interfaces for model quality assessment
• Collaborate with ML researchers and creatives to identify automation opportunities
• Ensure reliability and evolution of the tooling platform based on user feedback
• Contribute to the ML infrastructure integration with internal tools

What they're looking for

• 4+ years in full-stack system development
• Experience in building internal platforms and tooling
• Proficiency in React/Next.js and Python/FastAPI
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (GCP/Kubernetes)
• Strong reliability focus and decision-making skills
• Curiosity about ML and character creation
• Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental for employees and dependents
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Flexible spending account with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive stock options