Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Define the product vision and development approach, guiding the engineering perspective on what to create and how to execute it.

• Take ownership of the technical strategy for managing simultaneous, real-time interactions to provide a unified experience for the driver.

• Develop and launch innovative AI-driven products from inception to completion in a fast-paced, uncertain environment.

• Design systems that facilitate coordination across backend and edge boundaries, emphasizing both reliability and real-time responsiveness.

• Make architectural decisions amidst evolving requirements, prioritizing scalable foundations over narrowly-focused solutions.

• Create standards for reliability, observability, and explainability in systems that operate with real-time decision-making.

• Act as the technical cornerstone of the team: review designs, resolve obstacles, and mentor firmware engineers as they transition to full-stack roles.

• Introduce external ideas and methodologies for full-stack and AI-enhanced development.

• Advocate for 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 expand globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in software engineering, including full ownership of products from initial concept through to production.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong foundational programming skills (Golang, Python, or similar languages).

• Experience in developing products utilizing LLMs or AI agent platforms.

• Proven experience in designing reliable, distributed backend systems that facilitate multi-step, asynchronous workflows.

• Background in designing backend systems that cater to edge, embedded, or resource-constrained clients.

• Familiarity with quality and safety considerations for AI-driven systems, including output validation, structured responses, retries/fallbacks, and monitoring.

• Experience mentoring engineers as they venture into new technical domains.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction without formal authority.

• Must be located in and authorized to work in the United States or Canada (fully remote).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health and parental leave benefits.

• Performance-based bonuses and variable pay.

• Equity opportunities for eligible positions.