Senior Software Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design, develop, debug, and test firmware features for customer-facing applications using C/C++ and Golang for Samsara’s cloud-connected hardware platform.

• Create IoT products with a long-term vision, supporting over 1.5 million devices deployed in the field.

• Establish and develop internal observability practices to monitor the health of firmware deployments.

• Work collaboratively with product managers, customer support teams, other firmware engineers, and full-stack developers.

• Engage in customer interviews and collaborate closely with customer success and product management teams.

• Utilize metrics to ensure that efforts lead to improved customer outcomes.

• Advocate for, exemplify, and integrate Samsara’s cultural principles as the company expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of professional experience in software development.

• Proficient in large-scale observability for production environments.

• Skilled in developing and delivering production-quality code.

• Experienced in building and monitoring metrics during firmware deployments.

• Competent in triaging and evaluating issues reported by customers and QA teams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

• Applicants must reside in Canada.

• Familiarity with C/C++ or Golang is advantageous.

• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems on complex SoCs.

• Previous collaboration with SoC vendors and JDM partners is preferred.

• Background in working with Linux drivers.

• Experience in the automotive OEM/Supplier or telematics provider sector.

• Basic understanding of CAN-utils (Linux CAN).

• Knowledge of observability principles for ensuring high-quality releases.

• Proven experience in building production-ready platforms with a design-for-test approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Continuous refresh opportunities based on performance.

• Performance-based bonus or variable pay.

• Equity options available for eligible positions.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Stipend for professional development.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Parental leave policies.