About the Position

Join Samsara as a Staff Firmware Engineer to develop intelligent video and AI-driven safety solutions for IoT devices.

Responsibilities

Own outcomes end-to-end, from a vague customer problem to a shipped, measured feature, across the full stack: firmware, Go backend services, and web and mobile surfaces
Drive technology choices, implement embedded and firmware solutions, and establish architectural patterns with a broad and lasting impact on Samsara's products, from the device to the cloud
Leverage voice as the new interface, powering AI Agents as well as humans communicating
Design for the whole system: device constraints, connectivity, cloud services, and fleet-scale rollout
Identify opportunities and start strategic conversations that influence the direction of our technology and engineering culture
Ensure the accuracy of the AI algorithms we run at the edge, and that they operate within device constraints
Build with AI agents by default, and raise the AI fluency of the engineers around you
Partner closely with the Hardware team to define and build next-generation devices that support company objectives, and work just as fluently with Backend, Web, Mobile, Product, and Customer Success teams
Lead teams in delivering products and capabilities that contribute to Samsara's products and revenue
Solve the hardest technical problems and help products reach the market quickly, with high quality
Act as a multiplier for the team, raising the impact and output of every team member
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

Requirements

10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying software, with deep expertise in embedded systems and firmware, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Deep expertise in at least one embedded domain (for example multimedia, connectivity, drivers and kernel, power, or real-time systems)
Has shipped across the stack: firmware, Go backend services, and web or mobile surfaces, not just embedded
Strong programming skills in C/C++, Go, Python, or similar
Product and systems thinking: has shipped products, not just components; ties technical decisions to customer outcomes; and reasons about the whole system, including device constraints, connectivity, cloud, and fleet-scale rollout
High agency and execution speed: owns outcomes end-to-end, from a vague customer problem to a shipped, measured feature, without waiting for a spec or hand-off
Already uses AI tools in day-to-day engineering work, builds with AI agents by default, can speak concretely to what share of their code is AI-generated, and raises the AI fluency of the team around them
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex, high-impact projects with multiple dependencies
Strong communication and collaboration skills, equally credible in a kernel driver review and a backend design review, with the ability to move across teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
A track record of building systems that do more with less hardware, and comfort operating under scarce compute, data, or hardware budgets, in any industry

Nice to Have

Expertise in multimedia frameworks, video codecs, and camera systems
Played a prominent role in shaping the engineering culture of a rapidly scaling, large, global engineering team
Expertise in developing and managing software for large-scale embedded systems deployed on 1M+ devices
Experience deploying CV/ML models on edge devices in real-world applications
Background in another scarce-resource industry (robotics, drones, consumer electronics, automotive). A strong "do more with less" track record matters more than pedigree in this exact industry

We Offer

Annual Base Salary: US: $162,400 - $290,000 | Canada: $154,800 to $212,850
Total Rewards: At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company.
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.
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.

About the Company

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.

Staff Firmware Engineer

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