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This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in the US who are willing to work in our San Francisco, CA office three days a week.\n\nDesired Qualities\n\nImpact the industries that run our world: bring real‑world impact, helping keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.\n\nArchitect of your own career: grow in a culture that encourages rapid career development.\n\nEnergetic about our opportunity: bring creative and ambitious ideas for customers.\n\nWork with a high‑calibre team and be surrounded by teammates who support each other.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nEnsure tight cross‑functional coordination and communication between EE, PD, Firmware, Full Stack, QA, Product Management, and Operations teams.\n\nIdentify innovative ways to reduce time to market, improve product functionality, and reduce costs.\n\nPlan and execute engineering xVT builds and coordinate with Supply Chain Management and New Product Introduction teams to ensure production readiness.\n\nManage internal and external communications and coordinate development and design processes, including design reviews and approvals.\n\nWork with global engineering teams to deliver projects that meet defined goals within schedule and budget constraints.\n\nCoordinate with JDM & CM partners and suppliers to execute the product plan and ensure on‑time delivery and high‑quality results.\n\nChampion 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).\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\n8+ years of experience shipping high‑volume hardware programs at scale with ODM and JDM partners overseas.\n\nSolid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.\n\nAdaptive attitude to fast‑evolving industry and rapid development cycles.\n\nSelf‑motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem‑solving capabilities.\n\nVersed in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets.\n\nFamiliar with JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking and project summary.\n\nFamiliar with PLM systems for BOM and ECO management.\n\nAbility to travel internationally, depending on project needs.\n\nBS in a relevant technical field (EE, ME, or CS) or equivalent experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience in dash camera, gateway, or telematics products.\n\nCompensation\nAnnual base salary: $164,900—$242,000 USD.\n\nEligibility for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance. Other benefits include a flexible remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.\n\nLocation\nThis hybrid position requires working in our San Francisco, CA office two days per week and three days working remotely. Travel up to 20% of the time may be required. Relocation assistance will not be provided.\n\nEqual Opportunity\nAt Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. 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This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in the US who are willing to work in our San Francisco, CA office three days a week.\n\nDesired Qualities\n\nImpact the industries that run our world: bring real‑world impact, helping keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.\n\nArchitect of your own career: grow in a culture that encourages rapid career development.\n\nEnergetic about our opportunity: bring creative and ambitious ideas for customers.\n\nWork with a high‑calibre team and be surrounded by teammates who support each other.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nEnsure tight cross‑functional coordination and communication between EE, PD, Firmware, Full Stack, QA, Product Management, and Operations teams.\n\nIdentify innovative ways to reduce time to market, improve product functionality, and reduce costs.\n\nPlan and execute engineering xVT builds and coordinate with Supply Chain Management and New Product Introduction teams to ensure production readiness.\n\nManage internal and external communications and coordinate development and design processes, including design reviews and approvals.\n\nWork with global engineering teams to deliver projects that meet defined goals within schedule and budget constraints.\n\nCoordinate with JDM & CM partners and suppliers to execute the product plan and ensure on‑time delivery and high‑quality results.\n\nChampion 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).\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\n8+ years of experience shipping high‑volume hardware programs at scale with ODM and JDM partners overseas.\n\nSolid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.\n\nAdaptive attitude to fast‑evolving industry and rapid development cycles.\n\nSelf‑motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem‑solving capabilities.\n\nVersed in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets.\n\nFamiliar with JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking and project summary.\n\nFamiliar with PLM systems for BOM and ECO management.\n\nAbility to travel internationally, depending on project needs.\n\nBS in a relevant technical field (EE, ME, or CS) or equivalent experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience in dash camera, gateway, or telematics products.\n\nCompensation\nAnnual base salary: $164,900—$242,000 USD.\n\nEligibility for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance. 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