Senior Software Engineer II, IAM

Samsara

87d • $157,360 - $281,000

About The Position

At Samsara, we’re building the connected operations cloud to transform the world’s physical operations. Our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team secures access for millions of users and protects the integrity of over 2.3 million connected devices worldwide. IAM is the foundation of our security posture, enabling customers to trust Samsara with their most critical data—while ensuring a seamless user experience at scale. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive innovation and resilience across Samsara’s IAM platform. In this role, you will combine technical depth, security expertise, and leadership to shape our authentication and authorization strategy. You’ll work across the stack—from frontend and backend services to data storage and integrations—while mentoring teammates and influencing technical direction for one of the most business-critical areas of Samsara’s platform.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming/coding and design fundamentals.
• Professional experience working with a team to develop software.

Nice To Haves

• Deep experience building IAM systems (authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC) or adjacent security platforms at scale.
• Experience working across the stack and can navigate tradeoffs between frontend, backend, and infrastructure.
• Experience with the Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar programming languages.
• Experience in developing, deploying and maintaining distributed, highly scalable software.
• Proactive growth mindset and improve on status quo.

Responsibilities

• Design and build authentication and authorization systems that are reliable, standards-based, and performant for millions of global users.
• Propose and implement technical solutions, guide system architecture, and ensure features are integrated across the stack (frontend, backend, databases, APIs).
• Partner with Product, Security, and Compliance teams to meet enterprise-grade requirements and support global standards.
• Support and develop engineers on the team through code reviews, design discussions, and career development.
• Work closely with Product, Security, and Engineering leadership to set priorities, communicate progress, and address risks.
• Engage with customers, industry forums, and external security partners to ensure Samsara remains trusted and credible in the market.
• Contribute to our culture and maintain an inclusive, collaborative and supportive work environment where all Samsara employees can grow and thrive.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Employee-led remote and flexible working.
• Health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees