Senior Software Engineer I

Company: Samsara
Location: Campbell
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

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 — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s 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, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: Are you an experienced and driven Senior Software Engineer ready to make a massive impact? Samsara is searching for someone like you to join our Driver Management team. Were building solutions that empower millions of drivers daily, boosting their performance, engagement, and ensuring accurate assignments for millions of trips. This isnt just any role; its critical to the entire Samsara platform. Your expertise in automating and perfecting driver assignments will directly impact our customers efficiency and success. Were not just maintaining; were innovating with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, including face recognition and Large Language Models (LLMs). If youre passionate about leveraging the latest AI to solve real-world problems at scale and want to be part of a high-impact team, this is your opportunity. Come help us revolutionize physical operations and drive the future with Samsara! This is a remote role open to candidates residing in the US. 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 impact, helping 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 worlds physical operations. • You are a lifelong 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, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together. In this role, you will: • Take full ownership of complex features and projects, guiding them from initial concept (0-1) through design, development, launch, and ongoing support. • Bring a customer-focused mindset to all development, balancing the need to iterate quickly and deliver customer wins iteratively. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Design stakeholders to translate high-level requirements into robust, scalable features and create sustained and aligned impact. • Mentor and guide more junior engineers on the team. • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s 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: • 4 years of relevant industry experience in software development. • Strong programming/coding fundamentals with proficiency in at least one of the following: Go, GraphQL, TypeScript, React. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage technical discussions. • Experience working on large-scale enterprise software applications An ideal candidate also has: • Experience working with frontend technologies (e.g. React, Redux, Typescript). • Experience working with microservices. • Experience leading projects with several engineering contributors. • Seeks to iterate on new products based on customer feedback. • Experience using LLM technologies is a plus. Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary bonus/variable restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually. We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market. The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $126,140—$212,000 USD

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