Hardware Solutions Firmware Engineer

Samsara-posted 7 months ago
$105,910 - $178,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
San Francisco, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
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The HW Solutions FW team at Samsara is a newly established group focused on prototyping new products and technologies, as well as influencing SoC roadmaps well in advance of actual cross-functional product kick-offs. This team stays aligned with existing product teams while looking ahead to ensure future technology readiness. We seek candidates with system and firmware product-level hands-on development experience. Experience in one or more technology applications would be a plus—Cellular and Wireless Connectivity, Location Technologies, IoT, Automotive, —focused on embedded systems. As part of this tight-knit group within the Samsara HW organization, you will collaborate closely with product and software teams. You will be at the forefront of technology, engaging in deep evaluations and providing fast feedback to help hardware, product, and software teams make informed choices for next-generation technologies and products, as well as improvements to existing products.

  • Evaluate and prototype new technologies in Cellular Connectivity, Wireless Connectivity, and Location Technologies, especially focused on embedded systems (both Linux and RTOS based).
  • Work with external technology and SoC vendors to evaluate technologies, influence their roadmaps, and ensure alignment with Samsara's product vision.
  • Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and align technology exploration with product requirements.
  • Map new technologies to potential Samsara products by working closely with hardware and software teams.
  • Communicate, collaborate, and develop with firmware/software engineers, product managers, hardware engineers, and support teams.
  • Integrate security considerations into all stages of product development, ensuring robust and secure solutions.
  • Understand and apply regulatory compliance requirements relevant to wireless and IoT devices.
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Hands-on development and test experience in the above technologies.
  • Working experience with embedded Linux systems and RTOS systems.
  • Comfortable working with low-level C, Linux kernel development, debugging and diagnostic tools, and development workflows using CI/CD tools.
  • Experience with hardware-firmware integration and familiarity with hardware communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, SDIO).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Has worked on products around these technologies from inception to the productization phase.
  • In-depth hands-on experience with developer boards and prototyping features, running experiments, and evaluating KPIs.
  • A self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive technology and product exploration.
  • Proficiency with Linux development tools, embedded Linux systems, SoCs, MCUs, and experience working with external vendors and SoC vendors.
  • Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT platforms.
  • Competitive total compensation package.
  • Employee-led remote and flexible working.
  • Health benefits.
  • Samsara for Good charity fund.
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