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Senior Software Engineer II - Platform at Samsara · Katori

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:

Samsara is hiring a Senior Software Engineer II to join our Platform team.

This team is responsible for reducing workflow distance for customers through great in-dashboard experiences. The team improves the efficiency of day-to-day workflows and helps users discover features and functionality across the Samsara dashboard.They own the cross-platform full-stack infrastructure and product patterns that are deeply integral to the web dashboard experience. The team owns the core experiences, systems, and product patterns that shape how users navigate, discover, and get value from the Samsara dashboard.

The team is focused on building useful AI experiences that help users get value from the product more quickly and make it easier to grow adoption over time. The team brings AI into real product workflows, connects that work to onboarding and engagement, and builds the systems needed to support AI usage as it expands across more of the product.

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 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:

Help shape the technical direction of the platform, including the full-stack systems, shared patterns, and AI-powered product experiences that power the Samsara dashboard.
Design and build end-to-end features that bring AI into real product workflows, spanning customer-facing experiences, backend services, and supporting infrastructure.
Scale the systems and foundations behind the web experience so they can support growth in product usage and AI adoption without sacrificing reliability, quality, or usability.
Standardize patterns and raise the technical bar through code reviews, design discussions, mentorship, and close collaboration with product, design, and peer engineering teams.
Partner with engineering and product leadership on high-leverage bets, make clear tradeoffs, and help build a team culture grounded in long-term thinking, inclusiveness, and shared success.
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 building software with strong programming and design fundamentals.
4+ years working on large-scale distributed systems.
4+ years leading technical projects across multiple teams.

An ideal candidate also has:

Experience building developer platforms, internal tooling, or CI/CD for a large engineering org (hundreds of engineers or more).
You've shipped real work with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, custom agents) — not just tried them out.
Strong skills in Go, Python, TypeScript, or a similar language.
A track record of making engineers measurably faster — quicker builds, easier deploys, less toil, happier developers.
Comfort working in ambiguity and getting teams aligned without needing formal authority.

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

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. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$154,700—$260,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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.

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.

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Senior Software Engineer II - Platform

Senior Software Engineer II - Platform

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