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Staff Software Engineer - PlatformSamsara • San Francisco, CA, United States
Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Samsara • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Who we are

Samsara (NYSE : IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, 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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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

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, 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 team\'s technical design and architecture and enable increasingly complex features and customer use cases. You will work on specific projects critical to Samsara\'s needs alongside other highly-skilled Samsara engineers and push Samsara\'s technical capabilities forward.

This is a remote position

This is a remote position 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 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, we\'re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win-together.

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 Samsara\'s 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 Samsara\'s engineering brand by representing Samsara in external-facing forums.
  • 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

  • Bachelor\'s 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    $157,360 — $281,000 USD

    EEO and Benefits

    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 and want to ensure 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, 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 individual\'s 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 @samsara.com or @us-greenhouse-mail.io. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

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