Senior Software Engineer - Prototyping

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Prototyping team. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Senior Software Engineer will play a critical role in driving various workstreams across the organization. This role requires a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills to ensure successful execution of projects aligned with the company's objectives.

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 want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries driving the world's physical operations.
• 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: 

• Lead and manage multiple workstreams within the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives set by the CTO.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to team members, solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Design, and Operations to drive innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the engineering team.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and robust systems, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization, implementing best practices to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on leading complex projects and workstreams.
• 1+ years of experience working as a Research Assistant during the pursuit of an advanced degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members towards achieving common goals.