Nov 10, 2024 - Samsara is hiring a remote Senior Firmware Engineer II. đ¸ Salary: $133,025 - $172,150 cad. đLocation: Canada.
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations⢠Cloud, which is 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 are helping 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 â and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means youâll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thatâs shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, youâll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
As a Software Engineer on Samsara's Safety OS Platform Firmware Team, you will be responsible for designing and developing the embedded platforms at the heart of a vast array of camera systems deployed around the world.Â
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.
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 impactâhelping 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 driving the world's physical operations.
- You are a life-long 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 a rare 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 is translating into better customer outcomes.
- You are a team player: Working on our Samsara Engineering teams requires a mix of independent effort and collaboration. Motivated by our mission, weâre all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to winâtogether.
In this role, you will:Â
- Bring up and support custom built hardware from early prototyping through mature development and maintenance.
- Debug complex systems problems spanning from Hardware to application software, document root causes, and develop resolution plans.
- Own one or more work streams focused on custom hardware bring-up, power and performance management and optimization, on device security, and/or platform development across a range of SoCs to enable multimedia encoding and edge machine learning capable products.
- Influence engineering teams on our Video-Safety and Vehicle-Gateway products, guiding architectural decisions and improving quality.Â
- Partner closely with our Hardware team in defining and building next generation devices that support the companyâs objectives.
- Mentor other engineers on the team, helping us raise our technical standards.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsaraâs 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:
- Proficient in Linux development in C, including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device drivers, device tree, and userspace tools.
- Experience with cross-platform development, build tools (GNU toolchain, Yocto, buildroot) and Docker containers.
- Experience integrating/adapting Open Source Software to meet project requirements.
- Ability to read schematics and integrated circuit device datasheets for board support package development.Â
- Experience bringing products through the full software lifecycle - from early prototyping, board bring-up, release to manufacturing, to post-release support.
- 8+ Years of embedded software and/or hardware experience.
- Proactive, self-directed, and good at estimating project scope and timelines.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Advanced Yocto knowledge to support a range of similar projects in an efficient manner.
- Experience with Go, Python, FreeRTOS, and Gstreamer.
- Familiarity with lab tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
AccommodationsÂ
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click hereif you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible WorkingÂ
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, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individualâs ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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