Job description
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 Routing org is redefining how commercial fleets operate, from strategic route planning to live dispatch and navigation. We are building a full-stack, AI-augmented platform that helps logistics businesses reduce cost, increase efficiency, and unlock new operational capabilities.
As a Staff Engineer, you’ll lead key architectural efforts across Routing, spanning route optimization, dispatch systems, commercial navigation, and systems integration with customer ERPs. You’ll partner closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver extensible, high-impact systems. You’ll be expected to influence product direction, own system-level design decisions, and drive complex projects end-to-end. This is a high-leverage role with significant ownership and visibility.
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 will:
- Architect and own critical systems that span route planning, dispatch, and commercial navigation.
- Work closely with PMs, designers, and engineers across time zones to ensure cohesive product experiences.
- Design scalable solutions that meet both generic and long-tail customer needs, often involving legacy systems (e.g., AS/400, SAP).
- Build systems that handle dynamic constraints, operational rules, and geospatial data at scale.
- Mentor senior engineers, set technical direction, and raise the bar for design and code quality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across product, sales, and customer success to bring features to market.
- 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:
- 10+ years of industry experience, with 2+ years in Staff /Principal level or equivalent roles.
- Experience leading architecture for complex, distributed systems and customer-facing platforms.
- Full-stack product engineering background with a history of shipping production features.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; you can influence without authority.
- Experience working with enterprise customers and adapting solutions to meet their operational needs.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and initiative, prioritizing ruthlessly in a fast-paced environment.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or mapping.
- Familiarity with systems integration (ERP, EDI, third-party APIs).
- Experience building for mobile (React Native, iOS/Android), especially GPS/navigation apps.
- Prior startup or founder experience – you know how to move fast and find leverage.
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.
$157,360—$281,000 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 [email protected] 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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