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Senior Software Engineer II - Routing

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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:

As a Senior Software Engineer II at Samsara, you will design and develop features across a broad surface area with a tangible impact on active and future customers. You’ll tackle engineering challenges ranging from architecting data structures for mass data collection to presenting data analytics in intuitive and performant ways on web and mobile.

We use Golang for our backend, Typescript and React for our web client, GraphQL to fetch data from our backend, and React Native for our mobile app. Direct experience with these technologies is not required.

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 may work on:

A system that optimizes routes for fleets of vehicles that drive a million miles per week
Live rendering and animating thousands of vehicles concurrently on country-scale maps
Video processing and automatically classifying dangerous driving behavior with our internet-connected dashboard camera
Using driving quality metrics computed from vehicle sensor data to gamify the driver experience
Creating a driver messaging platform end to end, from bringing up services to staged mobile app rollouts
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 relevant industry experience in software development.
Strong programming/coding fundamentals
Experience designing and architecting large, high-scale systems.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage technical discussions.
An ability to estimate, communicate, and deliver upon project milestones with your team.

An ideal candidate also has:

Demonstrated expertise in a technical area with influence across engineering teams
Contributed heavily to driving significant value to their customers
Enjoys understanding our users and what would make their day to day processes easier to manage
Loves shipping features that are immediately used by our customers
Seeks to iterate on new products based on customer feedback
Proactive growth mindset and improve on status quo

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.

$150,237.50—$252,500 USD

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, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer II - Routing, Samsara

At Samsara, we’re excited to welcome a Senior Software Engineer II to our innovative team, working remotely across the US. As part of our mission to transform physical operations through IoT technology, you will play a pivotal role in developing features that have a direct impact on our users. Picture tackling engineering challenges like optimizing routes for massive fleets or creating intuitive data visualizations that keep teams informed and efficient. You’ll work primarily with Golang for backend development, while our web applications are built with Typescript and React, combined with GraphQL for data handling. While familiarity with these tech stacks is a plus, what truly matters is your eagerness to tackle challenges and learn. You’ll have the chance to engage closely with our end users, ensuring their needs shape the solutions you deliver. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about making a real-world impact by enhancing safety and efficiency across industries such as agriculture and transportation. At Samsara, teamwork and collaboration are key, and you’ll find an environment filled with ambitious, passionate engineers who foster a growth mindset while embracing diversity. If you’re ready to join us in driving scalable innovation and creating solutions that genuinely improve people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer II at Samsara?

As a Senior Software Engineer II at Samsara, your responsibilities will include designing and developing innovative software features that impact our global customers. You'll work on systems for optimizing vehicle routes, live data rendering, and even video processing for driver safety. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions meet user needs is also a significant part of the role.