About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, 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.
Why Work at Samsara
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including:
- Video-Based Safety
- Vehicle Telematics
- Apps and Driver Workflows
- 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 Samsara ML infrastructure team builds end-to-end ML applications to power different product pillars at Samsara. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing ML solutions to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of physical operations. You will work closely with various engineering teams across ML, full-stack, firmware, and cross-functional partners to deliver core infrastructure, services, and optimizations.
This is a remote position for candidates based 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 ensure workers return home safely.
- You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to global customers, you will work on new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for industries powering the world’s physical operations.
- You are a life-long learner: Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers.
- You believe customers are more than a number: Participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and ensure your work translates into better outcomes.
- You are a team player: Work independently and collaboratively to achieve our connected operations vision.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ML APIs for seamless integration of machine learning models into cloud-based applications
- Build and maintain data pipelines for continuous training and improvement of ML models
- Implement support for A/B testing and online evaluation of ML models for rapid iteration and deployment
- Partner with firmware and full-stack teams to deploy models for optimal performance and cost
- Research and evaluate emerging ML technologies to drive innovation and improvement
- Collaborate with PMs to translate customer needs into ML solutions
- Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles globally: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team
Minimum Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science or relevant field
- 4+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role
- Strong proficiency in one or more languages (C++, Golang, Java, Python, Scala)
- Proficiency with common ML tools (Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Experience deploying and refining models using customer feedback loops
- Comfortable with full-stack/backend development to understand data structures and dependencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or quantitative discipline (Applied Math, Physics, Statistics)
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and IaC frameworks
- Familiarity with cloud deployment and management of ML applications
- Experience building end-to-end ML applications from scratch
Compensation
Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market, including:
- Base salary: $157,675—$265,000 USD (may vary by location, experience, and skills)
- Bonus/variable pay
- Restricted Stock Unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Employee-led remote and flexible working
- Health benefits and more
Accommodations
Samsara is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Email [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
We embrace a flexible working model. Offices are open for in-person work, but remote work is supported when aligned with operational needs. Some roles may require proximity to offices or specific geographic regions for collaboration or service delivery.
Equal Opportunity
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.
