Sr. Firmware Engineer II

Samsara

2d • $154,700 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

Samsara is hiring a Sr. Firmware Engineer II to develop and deploy next-generation intelligent safety features and video processing for its fleet and industrial products. The role integrates high-performance camera systems and real-time edge computing, and helps execute the technical strategy, cross-functional relationships, and operational cadence needed to launch low-latency, high-quality hardware programs at scale. The position focuses on edge AI running on constrained devices, including dash cams, gateways, and industrial sensors, to detect distracted driving, prevent collisions, and improve worker safety. Samsara uses AI tools to develop, test, and ship features. This is a remote role open to candidates residing in the United States; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in embedded software development, preferably focused on embedded Linux systems.
• Strong programming experience with Golang, C/C++, Rust, or similar languages.
• Strong experience with media pipelines, multimedia frameworks, and deploying CV/ML models on edge devices in real-world applications.
• Proven experience defining and implementing scalable embedded software architecture.
• Proven experience planning, designing, scoping, and delivering complex, multi-team or cross-system long-term projects involving external dependencies.
• Desire to mentor and develop engineers at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with senior executives and junior engineers.
• Commitment to rigorous testing and validation practices.
• Experience working across disciplines, including Product Management, Cloud Software, Machine Learning, and Hardware.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on products from concept through mass production.
• Proficiency with GStreamer, Google MediaPipe, or similar edge AI/media frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as Databricks, SQL queries, or Tableau.
• Experience with one or more of the following: edge camera systems, video capture, video encoding, or embedded AI.
• Familiarity with diverse quality and testing practices and continuous integration tooling.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Influence a team of engineers working on Video-Safety products by solving complex technical problems, guiding architectural decisions, improving quality, and owning key aspects of the technology stack.
• Maintain the team's production systems and provide operational support and supervision when necessary.
• Participate in roadmap planning with cross-functional peers to define roadmap areas, technical direction, and priorities for Safety products, including tooling, release infrastructure, and automated test strategy.
• Help ensure edge AI algorithms are accurate and operate within device constraints.
• Partner with Hardware, backend, and Machine Learning teams to define and build next-generation devices.
• Mentor other engineers and help raise technical standards.
• Champion Samsara's cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.

Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions.
• Base salary, performance-based bonus or variable pay, and equity for eligible roles.
• Professional development stipend.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Parental leave plans.
• Flexible, employee-led remote work model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed