
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 Software Engineer to build systems for route planning and optimization. You'll work with Java, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL to enhance dispatcher tools and driver experiences. This position requires strong experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems that handle geospatial and real-time data. Your expertise in Java and JavaScript allows you to create efficient and reliable applications that improve user experiences. You are comfortable working across the stack, from backend APIs to web UI, and you have a solid understanding of RESTful services and database management.
You thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with design, product, and mobile teams to deliver high-quality features that meet customer needs. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, and you are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency in logistics and field services.
Desirable
Experience with PostgreSQL and geospatial data handling is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your work and the team's output.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Route Execution team, you will design and implement systems that power route planning, optimization, and real-time tracking for fleets. You will focus on improving dispatcher tools and enhancing driver experiences through scalable backend APIs. Your role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ship reliable and performant features that customers use daily.
You will be responsible for writing clean, maintainable code and conducting code reviews to ensure high standards of quality. Additionally, you will monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring that our applications run smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of physical operations across various industries.
What we offer
At Samsara, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming physical operations through IoT technology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the autonomy to make an impact and contribute to innovative solutions that improve the sustainability and efficiency of our customers' operations. Join us in shaping the future of connected operations.
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