Firmware Engineer MCU
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, 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:
Samsara’s cloud-connected sensor platform collects observations about the world in near real-time. Samsara builds an extensive set of products, including battery-powered, wireless sensors, Linux-based IoT gateways, and Internet-connected dashcams. These devices are the building blocks Samsara uses to construct enterprise solutions for a wide range of verticals, including commercial fleet management and industrial monitoring. Through a unique integration of sensor data such as GPS, acceleration, temperature, video, and more, we enable our customers to gain greater insights into operations, identify and eliminate inefficiencies, and react to alerts all in near real-time.
As a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Samsara, you will develop software that runs on millions of devices, deployed by our industrial and enterprise customers. You’ll tackle challenges including evaluating and selecting hardware components, bringing up new hardware platforms and sensors, building systems to gather data and detect meaningful events, and structuring recorded data to allow efficient analysis across thousands of devices while providing deep insights into individual events.
We use C for our MCU-based platforms, Golang for embedded applications on Linux-based gateways and backend services, Google protocol buffers to structure data, and various AWS technologies to process and store data. Experience with these exact technologies is not required.
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days working remotely.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in system architecture design and component selection: partner with electrical engineers in selecting components based on system and customer needs, prototyping for in-house and beta customer use.
- Bring up new hardware platforms: configuring I/O, debugging interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and ADC, testing connectivity, validating design, and debugging system initialization.
- Implement peripheral drivers, secure bootloaders and device firmware updates, and core management layers (power manager, connectivity manager, etc).
- Design protocols and implement efficient hardware management to optimize the energy consumption of battery-powered sensors and gateways.
- Work cross-functionally with different stakeholders across product, full-stack, and quality teams to deliver reliable high-quality embedded software.
- 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:
- Solid C programming skills.
- At least 3 years of experience working on MCU-based systems.
- Experience developing, debugging, testing, and shipping products.
- Hands-on debugging skills with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, RF and network simulators.
- Be excited about sensors, connectivity protocols, distributed systems, and their application to solve real-world problems.
- Thrive in an environment that requires rapid deployment and product iteration based on customer feedback while focusing on automated testing and code quality.
- Evaluate how choices at each layer of the stack affect other layers and the customer experience.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience working in bare metal and RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr and/or FreeRTOS.
- Strong working experience in one or more core technologies such as BLE, GPS, LTE Cat-M1, or CAN.
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 positioning.
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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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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Are you a Firmware Engineer with a passion for innovation? At Samsara, the leader in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, we’re seeking a talented Firmware Engineer, specializing in MCU systems, to join our remote team in the US. Here at Samsara, we harness the power of IoT to streamline operations across various industries like transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be pivotal in shaping our cutting-edge cloud-connected sensor platform, developing software for devices that make a real-world impact—think keeping lights on and ensuring safe work environments. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement efficient hardware management and drive the development of protocols that optimize battery performance in our wireless sensors. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with advanced technologies such as C programming, your creativity will help us solve complex challenges. At Samsara, you’ll not only build impressive products but also contribute to a caring culture that supports your growth. Our commitment to digital transformation and sustainability means you’ll work alongside brilliant minds, all dedicated to making physical operations safer and more sustainable. Ready to elevate your career? Join us at Samsara and help us shape the future of these vital industries together!
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Samsara is a leading software company that offers a platform providing AI safety programs, real-time visibility, workflows, reporting, and an ecosystem of integrations to connect the operations that power the economy.
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