About the Position

Staff Application Security Engineer

Remote - Dallas

ID: JR11520 (for internal use only)

About the Role

Samsara sits at the center of hardware, software, AI, and the physical world, processing 25+ trillion data points annually across thousands of connected devices. The Samsara Application Security team protects this vast footprint end-to-end, spanning cloud services, internal systems, and firmware running on IoT hardware in the field.

As a Staff Application Security Engineer, you’ll drive the overarching technical direction for our application security and vulnerability management programs. This is a high-visibility role where you'll influence a broad surface area while retaining the flexibility to dive deep into critical domain focus areas as security priorities evolve.

This is a remote position, open to candidates residing in the US.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing strategy, operation, and continuous improvement of Samsara's vulnerability management program, along with other core application security programs.
Own and drive down mean time to remediate (MTTR) across the vulnerability backlog, as SLAs tighten.
Build and champion automation and tooling that scale vulnerability detection and response across cloud, firmware/IoT, and corporate systems.
Set technical and architectural direction for the program, translating leadership's strategic priorities into a concrete execution plan for the team.
Drive remediation by building trust with engineering teams and providing clear, actionable guidance.
Mentor and level up other engineers on secure design and remediation practices.
Communicate risk and remediation tradeoffs to engineering leadership.
Participate in security incident investigations involving high-profile vulnerabilities.
Be regularly on call to support critical vulnerability response.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Requirements

Minimum:
- 10+ years of relevant experience as a cloud engineer or security engineer.
- Proficiency in Go, Python, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated ability to independently set technical and architectural direction for a security program.
- Significant experience with modern vulnerability management tooling and deep familiarity with vulnerability scoring frameworks.
- Strong AWS cloud services background.
- Deep understanding of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
- Hands-on use of AI/LLM tooling in your own security workflow.
Ideal:
- Experience with C/C++, relevant to firmware and embedded systems.
- Background at a cloud-native, AI-forward company.
- Experience with security automation platforms and serverless frameworks.
- Experience integrating vulnerability management into modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience spanning SaaS, firmware, and corporate IT security programs.
- Experience managing vulnerabilities within a FedRAMP-certified environment.
- Experience building, extending, or wiring up AI copilots/agents for security workflows.

We Offer

Compensation:
- Annual Base Salary: $165,200-$295,000 USD
- Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance.
Total Rewards:
- Flexible, employee-led remote model.
- Professional development stipend.
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans.

About the Company

Samsara's Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

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 - 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.

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. 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.

Belonging at Samsara

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.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Staff Application Security Engineer

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