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:
The Mobile Platform team owns the frameworks and tooling that enable other developers at Samsara to build and deploy mobile applications for our customers. Our apps are used by over 850k monthly active users and we enable a number of key mobile-first or mobile-only enterprise workflows for our customers. Our team builds and maintains a variety of infrastructure including reusable UX components and design systems, SDKs, continuous integration systems, monitoring tools, and networking and persistence layer frameworks. The systems we own are leveraged across multiple applications and business units and impact teams across the company.
We use React Native, Typescript, Redux, and GraphQL for our mobile apps, and Golang for our backend. Applicants should expect an even split between backend and frontend work in this role.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US and Canada except the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC Metro Area. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
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:
- Drive technology choices, implement mobile components, and establish architectural patterns that have a lasting impact on Samsara's mobile products.
- Collaborate closely with full-stack engineering teams to provide expert guidance on mobile-specific challenges and influence the direction of mobile technology and engineering culture.
- Architect, design, and develop mobile software solutions that empower Samsara’s customers to manage critical operations with a focus on safety, sustainability, and efficiency.
- Lead teams in delivering mobile products and capabilities that contribute significantly to Samsara’s growth and revenue.
- Solve complex technical problems, ensuring products reach the market quickly and with high quality, while maintaining a platform-first approach.
- Mentor junior developers, fostering their growth and elevating the overall capabilities of the team.
- Act as a multiplier for the team, enhancing the impact and output of every team member, and advancing Samsara’s culture of technical excellence.
- 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:
- 8+ years of experience developing and delivering enterprise software, with a strong emphasis on mobile applications.
- 5+ years of experience working on a mobile-focused team.
- 2+ years of experience working with React Native in a professional setting.
- Mastery of full-stack enterprise application architecture with a strong emphasis on mobile technologies and customer-facing applications.
- Extensive experience with Redux and GraphQL, alongside mastery in JavaScript, TypeScript, and mobile frameworks like React Native.
- Proficiency in native development for both Android and iOS, with a deep understanding of platform-specific frameworks, lifecycle management, and UI/UX guidelines.
- Experience releasing, updating, and maintaining multiple versions of mobile applications across both platforms, ensuring smooth version management and backwards compatibility.
- Solid understanding of mobile performance optimization and techniques to enhance app responsiveness, memory usage, and battery life.
- Proven experience leading cross-organization projects that drive significant impact.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Familiarity with advanced mobile features and technologies such as voice recognition, Bluetooth integration, camera functionalities, mobile push notifications, and GPS/Location-based services.
- Experience building features to support offline use cases and workflows.
- Knowledge and experience with mobile security best practices, including encryption, secure communication, and handling sensitive data securely within the app.
- Experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps, ensuring efficient build, test, and deployment processes.
- Expertise in mobile testing frameworks and a commitment to delivering production-quality software through rigorous automated testing.
- Experience managing app distribution and lifecycle, including submission to App Store and Google Play, handling versioning, and ensuring compliance with platform guidelines.
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 positioning.
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.
$147,560—$263,500 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. 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.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, 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 [email protected] 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
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What We Do
Samsara 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. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and public sector. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Why Work With Us
We empower companies to operate more efficiently in a dynamic world, keep their employees and customers safe 24/7, and meet the growing urgency for sustainability. We get to create and support leading-edge technologies like computer vision, edge computing, and data analytics to address vexing challenges often ignored by the tech industry.
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