Samsara

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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 Firmware Quality Engineering (FQE) team ensures that the firmware powering millions of IoT devices is robust, reliable, and customer-ready. We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader to manage and grow our firmware quality efforts. This manager will drive test strategy, automation, and validation for embedded systems across Samsara’s product lines. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in embedded testing, automation frameworks, and hardware–software validation. They will lead a small team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and building scalable quality processes that ensure Samsara’s devices deliver world-class reliability and performance. This role will require close collaboration with cross-functional partners in firmware development, hardware engineering, product management, and manufacturing. 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: 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-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: Lead and grow the Firmware Quality Engineering team, fostering a culture of technical rigor, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Define and drive quality strategies for firmware testing across Samsara’s IoT product lines. Develop and maintain automation frameworks for embedded devices, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and system validation setups. Establish and expand test coverage for critical firmware features such as connectivity, over-the-air (OTA) updates, device security, and power management. Integrate automated firmware tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release velocity while maintaining high quality. Partner closely with Firmware Engineering, Hardware, and Product teams to ensure quality is built in from design through release. 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. Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team. Minimum requirements for the role: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware testing, including test automation and hardware–software validation. 2+ years of experience managing engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Strong hands-on experience with embedded test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop setups, and device validation. Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (Python, C/C++, Java, etc.) for test automation. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to drive root cause analysis. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. An ideal candidate also has: Experience with large-scale IoT deployments and device fleets. Familiarity with wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE, GPS) and their testing. Background in reliability testing, field validation, or manufacturing test processes. Track record of delivering customer-facing hardware/software products. Experience leading geographically distributed teams. 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. $150,237.50—$252,500 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, 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. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.