Description
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our team at Samsara, a pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. You will play a key role in defining the future of physical operations and shaping our product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will:
- Take ownership of technically complex, mission-critical areas and run with them
- Define and drive technical strategy for new products and platform capabilities
- Design and ship full-stack features end to end
- Partner with product, design, and customer-facing teams to translate ambiguous, real-world problems into clear technical plans and measurable outcomes
- Build and scale the systems behind AI-driven products
- Raise the bar for the engineers around you through code reviews, design reviews, technical mentorship, and by setting a standard for quality, velocity, and craft
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience in software design and development, including building and operating production systems at scale
- Strong full-stack fundamentals
- Proficiency in modern languages and frameworks (Go, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, React, or similar)
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-team or cross-org projects from inception through rollout
- Experience building AI-powered or data-driven products
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ideal candidate also has:
- Experience shipping AI-powered features in production
- Comfort with modern AI-augmented development workflows
- Background working with real-world operational data
- A proven track record of mentoring senior engineers and influencing engineering culture
Compensation:
- Annual Base Salary: $162,400-$290,000 USD
- Eligible for an initial RSU grant and ongoing refresh opportunities
At Samsara, we offer a flexible working model, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and a professional development stipend.