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.About the role:The Smart Trailers team leads the development of critical product lines at Samsara, including advanced sensors and trailer technology. We are moving beyond simple tracking to build a comprehensive operating system for our customers' freight and logistics ecosystem.
As a Full Stack Engineer on this team, you will build the technical foundation that powers the world's most complex fleets. Your work will focus on solving critical logistics challenges, such as protecting trailers and cargo from loss or theft. You will design intelligent systems utilizing geofencing and motion data to distinguish between authorized departures and potential security breaches for critical assets sitting in depots or moving across the country.
Simultaneously, you will build algorithms to boost asset utilization, helping customers reduce wasted fuel, empty miles, and unnecessary maintenance. You will also play a key role in safeguarding sensitive cargo operations. Whether our customers are transporting temperature-controlled goods, hazardous materials, or high-value industrial equipment, you will build the infrastructure that monitors environmental conditions to ensure load integrity and regulatory compliance.
As the product evolves, you will expand these core capabilities by integrating computer vision to automate yard checks and developing new layers of supply chain visibility to track inventory and orders alongside the physical assets.
This role is remote and open to candidates residing in the US.Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
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 will:
Bring a customer-focused mindset to all development, balancing the need to iterate quickly and deliver customer wins iteratively
Partner with the Engineering Manager to advocate for long-term technical health of our products alongside product priorities.
Act as a force multiplier on the team by leveraging other engineers and personally exemplify how to deliver value at Samsara
Mentor other engineers by actively participating in design and implementation conversations across the team
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 with proficiency in at least one of the following: Go, GraphQL, TypeScript, React.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage technical discussions.
Data Visualization Skills: Experience building frontend interfaces that make complex data (utilization rates, equipment status) digestible and actionable for users.
An ideal candidate also has:
Geospatial & Time-Series Data Experience: Proven ability to work with map-based data (geofences, lat/long coordinates) and time-series sensor data.
Experience with Computer Vision/ML Integration: While you don't need to be an ML Engineer, you have experience consuming ML model outputs (e.g., from camera feeds) and integrating them into user-facing applications.
Big Data Analytics: Familiarity with data warehousing or processing frameworks to derive insights from trillions of data points.
Logistics or Supply Chain Domain Knowledge: Understanding of concepts like cargo compliance, yard management, or freight workflows.
Zero-to-One Mindset: Experience building and shipping a product from scratch and scaling it for growth and business impact.
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.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.$154,700—$260,000 USDAt 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, 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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