Staff Machine Learning Engineer

About The Company

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is a pioneering technology company that leads the development of the Connected Operations™ Cloud platform. Our innovative platform empowers organizations reliant on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data, transforming their operations through actionable insights. By focusing on enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability, Samsara plays a vital role in supporting the infrastructure that sustains the global economy. Industries such as agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing form the backbone of our planet’s economy, and Samsara is dedicated to digitally transforming these sectors at scale. Our commitment to innovation and customer success drives us to create impactful product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As a publicly listed company, we offer a dynamic environment where employees have the autonomy and support to make a meaningful impact while building for the long term.

About The Role

The Samsara AI team is responsible for building comprehensive end-to-end AI solutions for our customers and developing core machine learning (ML) infrastructure for the company. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you will work with petabyte-scale sensor, diagnostic, video, and text data to address critical challenges faced by our Physical Operations clients worldwide. Your role involves collaborating closely with ML Engineers, Data Scientists, full-stack developers, and firmware engineers to deliver essential product features, optimize services, and develop innovative solutions. This position is remote, open to candidates residing in the United States, and may require up to 5% travel. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

In this capacity, you will lead the design and implementation of AI initiatives on edge devices, develop tactical and strategic AI solutions, and work with diverse data sources from customer operations. Partnering across business units, you will explore new AI experiences, optimize ML models for edge deployment, and stay current with industry and academic research to adopt emerging technologies. Embodying Samsara’s cultural principles—Customer Success, Long-term Building, Growth Mindset, Inclusivity, and Teamwork—you will contribute to scaling our solutions globally and across new markets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer.
• Profound expertise in optimizing ML models and systems for edge computing constraints.
• Proficiency with frameworks such as Spark, Ray, or similar.
• Strong coding skills in Python or comparable languages.
• Experience with C++ or Rust for systems development.
• Deep understanding of the iterative machine learning product development process.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying production-grade code at large scale.
• Ability to translate ambiguous customer and business requirements into clear problem definitions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring and coaching ML engineers.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of critical AI product initiatives on edge devices.
• Develop both tactical AI solutions and longer-term research projects to advance our capabilities.
• Work with petabyte-scale data, including text, diagnostics, sensor, video, and location data, to solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore and prototype innovative AI experiences and optimize ML model performance on edge hardware.
• Stay informed about industry and academic research, integrating novel technologies that align with Samsara’s strategic goals.
• Champion Samsara’s cultural principles, fostering an inclusive environment and promoting a customer-centric mindset.
• Participate in continuous learning and knowledge sharing to keep the team at the forefront of AI advancements.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Employee-led remote and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge AI and IoT technologies.
• Support for work-life balance and continuous learning.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Samsara is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and help us better serve our global customer base. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.