Senior Firmware Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced intelligent safety features and video processing.

• Incorporate high-performance camera systems and real-time edge computing into fleet and industrial solutions.

• Assist in executing the technical strategy, fostering cross-functional relationships, and establishing operational cadence for scalable hardware initiatives.

• Impact Video-Safety engineering teams by addressing complex technical challenges, guiding architectural choices, enhancing quality, and owning critical technology-stack domains.

• Maintain production systems while providing operational support and oversight when needed.

• Engage in roadmap planning and establish technical direction and priorities for Safety products, tooling, release infrastructure, and automated testing.

• Ensure the accuracy of edge AI algorithms and their operation within device constraints.

• Collaborate with Hardware, backend, and Machine Learning teams to define and create next-generation devices.

• Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards within the team.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara's cultural principles as the company expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in embedded software development, ideally with a concentration on embedded Linux systems.

• Significant experience in programming with Golang, C/C++, Rust, or similar languages.

• Strong background in media pipelines, multimedia frameworks, and deploying CV/ML models on edge devices in practical applications.

• Demonstrated experience in defining and implementing scalable embedded software architectures.

• Proven track record of planning, designing, scoping, and executing complex, long-term projects that involve multi-team or cross-system collaboration and external dependencies.

• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers at all experience levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with both senior executives and junior engineers.

• Dedication to thorough testing and validation practices.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including Product Management, Cloud Software, Machine Learning, and Hardware.

• Background in taking products from conception to mass production.

• Proficiency in GStreamer, Google MediaPipe, or similar edge AI/media frameworks.

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Databricks, SQL queries, or Tableau.

• Familiarity with Edge Camera Systems, Video Capture, Video Encoding, or Embedded AI technologies.

• Knowledge of diverse quality/testing methodologies and continuous integration tools.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (ideal candidate qualification).

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Continuous refresh opportunities linked to performance.

• Performance-based bonuses and variable pay.

• Equity options for eligible roles.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Stipend for professional development.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Parental leave policies.

• Office space available for employees who prefer in-person work.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the recruitment process.