Sr. Automation Engineer (Infra)

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we help improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy, representing more than 40% of global GDP. These industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing – and we are excited to help digitally transform them at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video‑Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role

Samsara’s Automation team enables fast, high‑quality software releases by building reliable test tools and frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve developer experience, and engaging cross‑functionally to resolve key issues. In this role, a successful candidate will help build our Automation Test Framework. This key role will enable teams to ship high‑quality products, ship firmware updates to our customers faster, and facilitate quality investigations.

This position may be Remote‑US. If remote, occasional travel may be required on a quarterly basis.

You should apply if

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real‑world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You want to build for scale: With over 2.3 million IoT devices deployed to our global customers, you will work on a range of new and mature technologies driving scalable innovation for customers across industries.
• You are a lifelong learner: We have ambitious goals. Every Samsarian has a growth mindset as we work with a wide range of technologies, challenges, and customers that push us to learn on the go.
• You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work translates into better customer outcomes.
• You are a team player: Working on our engineering teams requires independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision and intend to win together.

In this role, you will

• Own Automation as a Product: Define and drive high‑impact, end‑to‑end automation solutions. You don’t just facilitate testing; you architect the bridge between hardware development and rapid software delivery across the product lifecycle.
• Drive Technical Vision & Delivery: Act as the technical North Star for the team. You take full accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex automation solutions while elevating the collective bar through mentoring and technical leadership.
• Identify & Build Opportunities: Proactively partner with Firmware and QE to uncover bottlenecks in the developer experience. You identify friction points in testing speed and quality and build solutions to eliminate them.
• Architect for the Future: Design and scale robust software frameworks capable of handling the rigorous reliability and performance demands of a global device fleet.
• Optimize Workflows with AI: Pioneer the integration of AI tools and intelligent automation to streamline development and testing workflows, significantly reducing manual overhead and accelerating the feedback loop for our engineers.
• Bridge the Hardware‑Software Gap: Develop sophisticated software that turns physical hardware infrastructure into a seamless, scalable automation utility. You will integrate simulation and validation tools that support both current products and unreleased next‑generation designs.
• Drive Organizational Adoption: Act as an internal evangelist for your tools. You ensure long‑term success by shipping code, conducting high‑value demos, tutorials, and proof‑of‑concepts that prove the framework’s value to Firmware and QE users.
• Engineer Realistic Simulation: Create high‑fidelity simulation environments that unlock platform‑wide functional testing before hardware reaches the bench.
• Solve for the "Why": Create measurable impact by developing deep empathy for your internal customers. You identify their core pain points and move beyond bug‑fixing to recommend and implement long‑term solutions.
• Champion, role model, and embed 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 scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Five years of experience developing software, with bonus points for emphasis on testing/software tools for product development and validation.
• Understanding of trade‑offs between efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Extensive experience in code reviews, especially cross‑functional/cross‑discipline.
• Experience creating and implementing hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation.
• Technical understanding of communication protocols (TCP, UART, and wireless).
• Ability to design and develop hardware infrastructure for test applications (e.g., power measurement tools, RF testing, etc.).
• Experience with test instrumentation, including power supplies, power analyzers, battery simulators, call boxes, and GPS simulators.
• Experience working and developing within a Linux environment.

An ideal candidate also has

• A Product & Owner Mindset: You are obsessed with the "why." You possess deep customer empathy, take full accountability for end‑to‑end outcomes, and proactively adapt based on feedback to ensure long‑term success.
• Infrastructure Architect Experience: Proven track record of building and scaling automation and HIL testing frameworks from the ground up.
• Hardware & Wireless Expertise: Hands‑on experience testing embedded systems with CAN interfaces, and wireless protocols like BLE, WiFi, LTE, and GNSS.
• Data‑Driven Leadership: Expert in defining test strategies, triaging complex failures, and leveraging Python and data tools (e.g., SQL, Pandas, Databricks) to turn raw metrics into actionable insights.
• Workflow Optimization: Proactive approach to streamlining development cycles, including the ability to leverage AI tools to automate manual overhead and accelerate feedback.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy

Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We offer a base salary + bonus/variable and restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be granted at the time of hire, and an additional RSU refresh grant may be awarded annually.

The base salary for this position ranges between $163,300 and $234,000 USD. Base pay may vary depending on factors such as city of residence, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Full‑time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee‑led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and more. For details, see our Benefits site.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment and is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in‑person, and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, proximity to an office or specific geographic area is important for collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. The job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure all team members can contribute effectively, whether working on‑site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.