Firmware Engineer (New Grad)

Samsara (View all Jobs)

Remote - US

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Interview Process

1. Phone interview 2. Onsite interview (technical challenges based on real problems we've faced at Samsara)

Programming Languages Mentioned

Python, Golang, C


Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which helps to digitize the world of physical operations, providing visibility and empowering entire sectors of our economy to become more safe, efficient, and sustainable. Founded in San Francisco in 2015, we now employ more than 2,000 people globally, have 2.3 million IoT devices deployed globally, and collect more than 85 billion minutes of video footage and 4.6 trillion data points annually.

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 newly public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include: 

Best Place to Work by Built In 2022

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

Every year, we partner with our customers to deliver outcomes like conserving millions of gallons of fuel, saving millions of dollars, and creating positive environmental change. As more customers connect to our platform, our data grows, our AI models get smarter, and our opportunities expand.

About the role:

We are looking for talented New Grads to join our Firmware Engineering teams! 

Firmware engineers design and develop the device software that powers Samsara’s devices. They work very closely with the machine learning and the algorithm team in prototyping cool new algorithms on the devices to solve main pain points of our customers. These new algorithms transform into features that our customers use to solve some of the key pain points.  The device software team is responsible for enabling backend teams to collect data using various types of sensors that our customers use in their connected operations applications. New New Grad firmware engineers get a chance to work with some of the most talented embedded engineers.

We use C for our MCU-based platforms, Golang for embedded applications on Linux-based gateways and backend services, GraphQL to fetch data from our backend, and Python to do deep data analysis.

In this role, you may work on:

  • Device software that alerts the driver when there is a harsh driving activity like harsh breaks or turns. 
  • Machine learning algorithm integration on the cameras that detects driver behavior against distracted driving using mobile phones. 
  • Video pipeline that captures the camera footage in good quality. 
  • Vehicle tracking using GPS sensors and speeding algorithms that make use of the GPS coordinates. 
  • Vehicle diagnostics firmware that makes use of the vehicle diagnostics data coming out of the CAN bus. 
  • Firmware infrastructure that powers the firmware engineering teams.

An ideal candidate also:

  • Has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Has built or worked on production applications
  • Enjoys understanding our users and what would make their day-to-day processes easier to manage
  • Loves shipping features that are immediately used by our customers
  • Seeks to iterate on new products based on customer feedback
  • Champions, role models, and embeds 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

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring 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.

US Only: Please note that Samsara’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other legally protected categories, may request an accommodation.

Benefits

Our target total compensation market position is in the top 25% of all software and hardware companies. Our full time employees receive an above market-rate salary, an outstanding equity offering, employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, personal development, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.  

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company. 

 

Please note: Samsara does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Samsara employees.

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