Audio Visual Engineer

Samsara (View all Jobs)

San Francisco, CA

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Interview Process

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


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:

In Samsara’s Core IT team, we work to deliver awesome systems, support, and experiences that enable our teams to be as impactful as possible.  As a member of the IT Engineering team, focusing on AV, you’ll be responsible for owning the technology and processes that enable our people to present their best.

This role requires being at our SF HQ office 1-2 days a week, but each week will differ.

In this role, you will: 

  • Provide your audio-visual expertise to be the main point of contact, support the set-up, execution and teardown of equipment for all events
  • Need to have the ability to set up, run and troubleshoot all general AV equipment in all hands spaces
  • Need to set up, run and troubleshoot video conferencing and streaming equipment
  • Deploy and manage systems that foster collaboration and productivity at scale
  • Plan and integrate the tools and services which help with collaboration in our workplaces 
  • Coordinate, execute, and broadcast events such as company-wide town-hall meetings to thousands of employees
  • Seek opportunities to improve how we make our next event better than our last
  • You will be responsible for our AV configuration across the different geographies, as we expand
  • Collaborate and coordinate with internal partners and external vendors across a global organization.
  • Be giving technical advice to presenters, leaders and staff on tech requirements and promote options to solve all potential issues.
  • 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:

  • 3 - 4 years of experience working in an AV environment
  • An affinity for working with all things electronic
  • A passion for learning and doing new things in a fast-paced environment
  • A college degree in a technical program (Preferably in AV, Computer Science, Information Systems or other relevant field)

An ideal candidate also has:

  • Experience with supporting live events
  • Experience interacting with Executive teams
  • Strong AV technical background with expertise in IT Infrastructure
  • Proven ability to set-up, configure and operate multimedia AV
  • Knowledge of Apple products (Macbooks, iphones, etc)
  • Demonstable skills in software programming or scripting
  • A YouTube channel for that added production value!

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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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