
About Samsara
Transforming physical operations with IoT technology
Key Highlights
- Public company following an $805M IPO
- Raised $930M in funding across multiple rounds
- Serves thousands of customers including Penske and Sysco
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with 1001+ employees
Samsara is a leading IoT company headquartered in the Design District of San Francisco, CA, specializing in digitizing physical operations across various industries, including transportation, logistics, and construction. With over 1,000 employees and a successful $805 million IPO, Samsara has raised...
🎁 Benefits
Samsara offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, remote work flexibility, and comprehensive health benefits, including pare...
🌟 Culture
Samsara fosters a culture focused on innovation and technology, aiming to transform underserved operational sectors with IoT and AI solutions. The com...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Samsara is hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to enhance their data platform and support data-driven decision-making. You'll work with technologies like AWS, Python, and SQL to deliver reliable data and analytics. This role requires significant experience in data engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in building and maintaining data platforms that support analytics and business intelligence. Your expertise in AWS and cloud-based data solutions enables you to design scalable architectures that handle large volumes of data efficiently. You are proficient in Python and SQL, allowing you to develop data pipelines and perform complex data transformations. Your experience with Apache Spark and Airflow helps you orchestrate data workflows and ensure data quality across systems. You are familiar with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, which you use to deploy and manage data applications in a cloud environment. You understand the importance of collaboration and communication, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive business decisions.
Desirable
Experience with PostgreSQL and other relational databases is a plus, as it allows you to optimize data storage and retrieval processes. Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques can enhance your ability to present data insights effectively. You are passionate about leveraging data to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency, and you stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics.
What you'll do
As a Senior Data Platform Engineer at Samsara, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines that enable various teams to leverage data for insights and decision-making. You will collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand their data needs and ensure that the data platform meets those requirements. Your role will involve optimizing existing data workflows and implementing new solutions that enhance data accessibility and reliability. You will also be tasked with monitoring data quality and performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices for data governance. You will contribute to the development of data models and schemas that support analytics and reporting, ensuring that data is structured in a way that facilitates easy access and analysis.
What we offer
Samsara provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of physical operations. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to leveraging data for positive change. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in our mission to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations across various industries, and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making.
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