Remote Staff Software Engineer

Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations⢠Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing â and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means youâll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thatâs shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, youâll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:
We are the Platform team responsible for building foundational systems that drive the Samsara software products. Examples include Alerts, Workflows, Notifications, Reports, User Management, Roles and Permissions, Geo Services, Billing and Invoice etc. We are looking for a Staff Engineer to help us spearhead the technical direction for the team. As a Staff Engineer at Samsara, you will be a technical leader that brings fresh ideas and expertise to guide the teamâs technical design and architecture and enable increasingly complex features and customer use cases. You will work on specific projects critical to Samsaraâs needs alongside other highly-skilled Samsara engineers and push Samsaraâs technical capabilities forward.

You should apply if:
You want to impact the industries that run our world:  The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impactâhelping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
You want to build for scale:  With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
You are a life-long learner:  We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
You believe customers are more than a number:  Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.
You are a team player:  Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, weâre all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to winâtogether.
Click here  to learn more about Samsara's cultural philosophy.

In this role, you will:
Drive technology choices, implementing services, and/or establishing architectural patterns that have a broad and lasting impact on Samsara's platform.
Identify opportunities and initiate strategic conversations to influence the direction of platform technology and engineering culture
Architect, design, and develop software that enables Samsara to operate at scale
Lead teams in delivering products and capabilities that contribute to Samsaraâs products and revenue.
Deliver impact by solving the hardest technical problems and enabling products to reach the market quickly and successfully with high quality.
Keep a platform first approach while collaborating with our infrastructure and product teams to build products, tools and solutions.
Act as a multiplier for the team, elevating the impact and output of every team member
Contribute to Samsaraâs engineering brand by representing Samsara in external-facing forums
Champion, role model, and embed Samsaraâs cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:
Bachelorâs Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions with at least 2 of those years in an architect or leadership role
Stellar programming/coding fundamentals
4+ years of experience building large scale distributed systems
4+ years experience leading cross-organization projects

An ideal candidate also has:
Mastery in data modeling and full-stack application architecture at a massive scale
Programming mastery in Go, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C/C++, or other similar languages
Production experience working with Javascript and/or client-side code
Expertise working on large-scale enterprise software applications
Demonstrated ability to ship production-quality software in a dynamic environment
Expert level knowledge of at-scale stream processing decision engines

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our  Benefits  site to learn more.

Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email  accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com  or  click here   if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individualâs ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in â@samsara.comâ or â@us-greenhouse-mail.ioâ. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our  blog post here .

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