Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Create and manage data pipelines, predominantly utilizing SparkSQL and PySpark, within the central data lake.

• Ingest and transform raw data from IoT devices and software applications into the primary data model.

• Develop and sustain highly dependable computed tables derived from unstructured data, Samsara sensor and product data, as well as customer metadata.

• Access, manipulate, and merge external datasets with internal data.

• Provide high-quality data with excellent uptime and reliability, including datasets for customer-facing applications.

• Collaborate with Data Science & Analytics, AI/ML teams, and fellow Data Engineers.

• Assist in causal inference, model training, statistical analysis, and the creation of dashboards.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara’s cultural values as the company expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA / MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

• Over 4 years of experience in a data engineering-focused position.

• Proven experience in designing scalable data models.

• Expertise in building ETL pipelines to manage large volumes of data.

• Experience with Spark-based data platforms.

• Strong proficiency in at least one data orchestration tool, such as Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect.

• In-depth knowledge of SQL, Python, and working with REST APIs.

• Familiarity with software engineering principles and the ability to read backend development code.

• Experience with version control systems like Git/GitHub.

• Candidates must be located in Canada.

• Must have the legal right to work at Samsara and in the designated work location.

• Understanding of time series data and late-arriving data.

• Knowledge of Databricks, Delta Lakes, and Dagster.

• Previous experience in a public cloud environment, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Exposure to a data model for a product’s first-party data.

• Familiarity with complex data, including machine learning outputs and/or client-side signals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant without a vesting cliff.

• Ongoing refresh opportunities linked to performance.

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Equity options for eligible positions.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Parental leave plans.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.